Break Up (1998 film)
Break Up is a 1998 American crime thriller film directed by Paul Marcus and written by Anne Amanda Opotowsky. It stars Bridget Fonda, Kiefer Sutherland, Hart Bochner, and Steven Weber.
| Break Up | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Paul Marcus |
| Screenplay by | Anne Amanda Opotowsky |
| Produced by | Jonas Goodman |
| Starring | Bridget Fonda Kiefer Sutherland Steven Weber Hart Bochner |
| Cinematography | Hubert Taczanowski |
| Edited by | Arthur Coburn |
| Music by | Laura Karpman |
| Distributed by | Dimension Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
After blacking out in a violent domestic battle, Jimmy (Bridget Fonda) awakens in the hospital to learn that her abusive husband, Frank (Hart Bochner), has died in a fiery crash, and that she is the prime suspect. As the police focus on building their case against Jimmy, she uncovers evidence indicating that Frank may not only still be alive, but getting away with murder. Jimmy, in a daring escape from police custody, races towards a final confrontation with justice and revenge.
Cast
- Bridget Fonda as Jimmy Dade
- Kiefer Sutherland as Officer John Box
- Steven Weber as Officer Andrew Ramsey
- Hart Bochner as Frankie Dade
- Penelope Ann Miller as Grace
- Tippi Hedren as Mom
- Leslie Stefanson as Shelly
Reception
The film was acquired in 1997 by Harvey Weinstein, who then ran Miramax with his brother Bob, who ran the Dimension label. “We are thrilled to be announcing this great movie as our first project so soon after the deal was made,” Miramax co-chairman Harvey Weinstein said. The film has received poor reviews.[1]
References
- Variety 1997