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The Heartbreak Kid

  • 1993
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
638
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The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
Drama

Michael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centers on the coming of age relationship between a teacher (Claudia Karvin), and a wild and spirited student (Alex Demitrides). The teacher , Chr... Read allMichael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centers 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, Nick's sexuality beyond belief. This story is centered in the... Read allMichael Jenkins' movie "The Heartbreak Kid" centers 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, Nick's sexuality beyond belief. This story is centered in the Australian-Greek life upbringing which Nick is shown the truth about street life. Christi... Read all

  • Director
    • Michael Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Richard Barrett
    • Michael Jenkins
  • Stars
    • Claudia Karvan
    • Alex Dimitriades
    • Steve Bastoni
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    638
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Richard Barrett
      • Michael Jenkins
    • Stars
      • Claudia Karvan
      • Alex Dimitriades
      • Steve Bastoni
    • 9User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    Alex Dimitriades and Claudia Karvan in The Heartbreak Kid (1993)
    The Heartbreak Kid (1993)

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    Claudia Karvan
    Claudia Karvan
    • Christina Papadopoulos
    Alex Dimitriades
    Alex Dimitriades
    • Nick Polides
    Steve Bastoni
    Steve Bastoni
    • Dimitri- Christina's fiancé
    Nick Lathouris
    Nick Lathouris
    • George
    George Vidalis
    • Vasili
    Louise Mandylor
    • Eleni
    Doris Younane
    Doris Younane
    • Evdokia
    William McInnes
    William McInnes
    • Southgate
    Jasper Bagg
    Jasper Bagg
    • Graham
    Fonda Goniadis
    • Con
    Vikash Prasad
    • Vikash
    Bao Quach
    Bao Quach
    • Tran
    Katherine Halliday
    • Maria
    • (as Kathy Halliday)
    Chaka Johnson
    • Soula
    Keith Iosifidis
    • Manolis
    Perry Stamatopoulos
    • Kosta
    Scott Major
    Scott Major
    • Rivers
    Vince Filomeno
    • Giordano
    • Director
      • Michael Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Richard Barrett
      • Michael Jenkins
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    • Trivia
      Led to the spinoff TV series "Heartbreak High."
    • Quotes

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

    • Connections
      Referenced in Top Gear Australia: Road Trip of Dreams (2008)
    • 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 reviews9

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    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.
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    • Jun 2, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1993 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Greek
    • Also known as
      • Gönül Yarası Öğrenci
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production company
      • View Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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