Romance ·Comedy · United States of America · 1972 · 1h 45m

The Heartbreak Kid

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Director
Elaine May
Cast
Charles Grodin as Lenny Cantrow Cybill Shepherd as Kelly Corcoran Jeannie Berlin as Lila Kolodny Audra Lindley as Mrs. Corcoran Eddie Albert as Duane Corcoran Mitchell Jason as Cousin Ralph
Crew
Owen Roizman — Director of Photography John Carter — Editor Garry Sherman — Original Music Composer Neil Simon — Screenplay Bruce Jay Friedman — Story Edgar J. Scherick — Producer
Tagline

A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.

Synopsis

Three days into his Miami honeymoon with needy and unsophisticated Lila, Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms his fear that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants to be with Kelly instead.

Trailer The Heartbreak Kid — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
miami, floridahoneymoonmarriagenewlywedprotective fatherwoman directorcheat on wifemiami beachannoying eating habitsabsurd
Key Collaborators
Elaine May Director Owen Roizman Director of Photography John Carter Editor Garry Sherman Original Music Composer Neil Simon Screenplay Bruce Jay Friedman Story Edgar J. Scherick Producer Anthea Sylbert Costume Design
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