The Heartbreak Kid (1993)

Michael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centres on the coming of age relationship between a teacher (Claudia Karvin), and a wild and spirited student (Alex Demitrides). The teacher , ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

Richard Barrett (play), Richard Barrett (screenplay)

Stars:

Claudia Karvan, Alex Dimitriades, Steve Bastoni

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudia Karvan	...	Christina Papadopoulos
Alex Dimitriades	...	Nick Polides
Steve Bastoni	...	Dimitri
Nick Lathouris	...	George
George Vidalis	...	Vasili
Louise Mandylor	...	Eleni
Doris Younane	...	Evdokia
William McInnes	...	Southgate
Jasper Bagg	...	Graham
Fonda Goniadis	...	Con
Vikash Prasad	...	Vikash
Bao Quach	...	Tran
Katherine Halliday	...	Maria (as Kathy Halliday)
Chaka Johnson	...	Soula
Keith Iosifidis	...	Manolis

Storyline

Michael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centres on the coming of age relationship between a teacher (Claudia Karvin), and a wild and spirited student (Alex Demitrides). The teacher , Christiana jolts the young man, Nicks sexuality beyond belief. This story is centred in the Australian-Greek life upbringing which Nick is shown the truth about street life. Christiana is locked into traditions of how women are restricted into Greek traditions of women in the work place. Also how she commits herself into destined life of marriage with children which leaves her living across the street with her mom and dad.

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Plot Keywords:

based on play | independent film | 

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Taglines:

A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English Greek

Release Date:

17 June 1993 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Amore ribelle

Filming Locations:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

View Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Led to the spinoff TV series "Heartbreak High."

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Quotes

Nick Polides: [to Christina] I love you, Bubba.

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Connections

Spin-off Heartbreak High (1994)

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Soundtracks

Teacher I Need You
Written by Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Performed by Stephen Cummings
Published by Dick James Music Ltd/PolyGram Music
Produced by David Hirschfelder
Courtesy of Polydor Records Australia
Recorded at Metropolis Studios, Melbourne

User Reviews

The Film That Is A Pilot

This rather rare Austrailian film actually acts as somewhat of a pilot episode to the amazing series Heartbreak High. Several of the same characters are in this movie but i'm pretty sure only Rivers is played by the same actor. The story line of the film with Nick falling in love with the teacher was also repeated in the series only with Rivers eloping with a teacher. The film is an interesting insight to the first ideas of the characters which would later become more developed in the series, but you can see the startings with the strong links to the Greek community and to football (soccer) in the lead character. I know you can't get the series on DVD not sure about this film. I saw it by chance on BBC 2 several years ago, definitely worth a look if you're a fan of the show if you get a chance.