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The Heartbreak Kid

  • 19931993
  • 1h 37m
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6.2/10
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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
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
595
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  • Director
    • Michael Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Richard Barrett(screenplay)
    • Michael Jenkins(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Claudia Karvan
    • Alex Dimitriades
    • Steve Bastoni
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Richard Barrett(screenplay)
    • Michael Jenkins(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Claudia Karvan
    • Alex Dimitriades
    • Steve Bastoni
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    • 8User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    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 Papadopoulosas Christina Papadopoulos
    Alex Dimitriades
    Alex Dimitriades
    • Nick Polidesas Nick Polides
    Steve Bastoni
    Steve Bastoni
    • Dimitri- Christina's fiancéas Dimitri- Christina's fiancé
    Nick Lathouris
    Nick Lathouris
    • Georgeas George
    George Vidalis
    • Vasilias Vasili
    Louise Mandylor
    • Elenias Eleni
    Doris Younane
    Doris Younane
    • Evdokiaas Evdokia
    William McInnes
    William McInnes
    • Southgateas Southgate
    Jasper Bagg
    Jasper Bagg
    • Grahamas Graham
    Fonda Goniadis
    • Conas Con
    Vikash Prasad
    • Vikashas Vikash
    Bao Quach
    • Tranas Tran
    Katherine Halliday
    • Mariaas Maria
    • (as Kathy Halliday)
    Chaka Johnson
    • Soulaas Soula
    Keith Iosifidis
    • Manolisas Manolis
    Perry Stamatopoulos
    • Kostaas Kosta
    Scott Major
    Scott Major
    • Riversas Rivers
    Vince Filomeno
    • Giordanoas Giordano
    • Director
      • Michael Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Richard Barrett(screenplay) (play)
      • Michael Jenkins(screenplay)
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    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 , 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. 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. —Milt (Canada)
    • bare breasts
    • cheating fiancee
    • female teacher male student relationship
    • coming of age
    • female teacher male student affair
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      • A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.
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      • Drama
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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 reviews8

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    7/10
    Not Sydney
    Definitely not filmed in Sydney this one. Someone needs to update this
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    • riley_abbott
    • Jul 2, 2019

    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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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