Break Up (1998)

Jimmy is married to the abusive Frank, but she's building a nest egg so she can leave. For a year, she's been deaf as a result of one of his beatings. One night, he pushes her over the ... See full summary »

Director:

Paul Marcus

Writer:

Anne Amanda Opotowsky

Stars:

Kiefer Sutherland, Bridget Fonda, Hart Bochner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bridget Fonda	...	Jimmy Dade
Kiefer Sutherland	...	John Box
Hart Bochner	...	Frankie Dade
Steven Weber	...	Officer Andrew Ramsey
Penelope Ann Miller	...	Grace
Tippi Hedren	...	Mom
Leslie Stefanson	...	Shelly
Mike Hagerty	...	George (as Michael Hagerty)
Tom Harrison	...	Nan
Charles Noland	...	Neighbor
Muse Watson	...	Baker Cop #1
Matt O'Toole	...	Liquor Store Owner
Abraham Verduzco	...	Boy
Anna Getty	...	Waitress
Zack Tiegen	...	L.A.P.D. Cop (as Zach Tiegan)

Storyline

Jimmy is married to the abusive Frank, but she's building a nest egg so she can leave. For a year, she's been deaf as a result of one of his beatings. One night, he pushes her over the stairwell, and she ends up in the hospital. When a charred body in her husband's car is pulled from a pond, the cops want to talk to her, but she bolts for her sister's, loses her savings pass-book, and then learns someone has emptied her bank account. She's goes on the run, with the same cops on her trail, and eventually realizes Frank may not be dead. Getting back her money, facing Frank, satisfying the police, and finding her freedom may be more than she can handle.

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Plot Keywords:

nest egg | hospital | vomiting | female nudity | urination | 

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Taglines:

Silent Betrayal. Deadly Passion. Sweet Revenge.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal violence including domestic abuse, strong sexuality and language

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 August 1998 (Italy)

Also Known As:

The Break Up

Filming Locations:

Bakersfield, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Front Street Pictures, Millennium Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Portions of this movie were filmed at the Kern County Courthouse in Bakersfield, California. Since the film was depicting Los Angeles Police officers, "Los Angeles Police Department" was printed on one of the office doors and remained there for several weeks after the film was completed. Members of the public were very confused.

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Goofs

When Jimmy is pointing a revolver at Officer Ramsey in the rest room, and later when she shoots Frankie with the same gun, it is obvious from the frontal camera angle that the weapon is not loaded. Its chambers are clearly empty.

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Quotes

Officer Andrew Ramsey: So you think I'm the biggest asshole on the face of the earth? Stand in line.

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Soundtracks

A Step Outside
Written by John Doe
Performed by The John Doe Thing
Courtesy of Kill Rock Stars

User Reviews

surprisingly interesting

Fonda proves to be amazingly subtle and focused in her role as an abused deaf wife. The mood and tone of this film was compelling and unique, and though the story itself was unoriginal and at times contrived, I found myself totally drawn into the characters and style of the picture as a whole.