The Heartbreak Kid
A hip, hot and sexy lesson in love.
RomanceComedymiami, floridahoneymoonmarriagenewlywedprotective fatherwoman directorcheat on wifemiami beachannoying eating habitsabsurd
A brash, comedic examination of male infidelity and shallow desire, built on absurdist humor and the protagonist's selfish pursuit of a fantasy over his actual commitment.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Charles Grodin
Lenny Cantrow
Cybill Shepherd
Kelly Corcoran
Jeannie Berlin
Lila Kolodny
Audra Lindley
Mrs. Corcoran
Eddie Albert
Duane Corcoran
Mitchell Jason
Cousin Ralph
William Prince
Colorado Man
Augusta Dabney
Colorado Woman
Doris Roberts
Mrs. Cantrow
Jack Hausman
Mr. Kolodny
Erik Lee Preminger
Pecan Pie Waiter
Tim Browne
Kelly's Boyfriend
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