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

Requiem: Lacrimosa
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mezzo Soprano: Cecilia Bartoli
Wiener Philharmoniker (as Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra)
Conducted by Georg Solti (as Sir Georg Solti)
Courtesy of Decca Record Company Ltd.

User Reviews

A nice touchy Film

While it is not a masterpiece it succeed in arousing the viewers passion and sympathy. The story maybe used before, but the script and acting give it a fresher look. Of course the two lovers act beautifully ( In bed and Out of it). And they look beautifull.