Enemies, a Love Story
“The war was over. But can there ever be peace for a man with three wives?”
Synopsis
A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.
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Enemies: A Love Story (1989)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.82x
-$1.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mazursky, Roger L. Simon
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Enemies, a Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.8M
- Production Studios
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Paul Mazursky, Roger L. Simon, Isaac Bashevis Singer
Maurice Jarre
Fred Murphy
Stuart H. Pappé
Joe Roth, James G. Robinson, Paul Mazursky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Screenplay
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Paul Mazursky
Director
Roger L. Simon
Screenplay
Fred Murphy
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Pato Guzman
Production Design
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enemies, a Love Story
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What is Enemies, a Love Story about?
A ghostwriter finds himself romantically involved with his current wife, a married woman and his long-vanished wife.
Who directed Enemies, a Love Story?
Enemies, a Love Story was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Enemies, a Love Story?
The principal cast of Enemies, a Love Story includes Ron Silver, Anjelica Huston, Lena Olin, Małgorzata Zajączkowska, Alan King.
When was Enemies, a Love Story released and how long is it?
Enemies, a Love Story was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Enemies, a Love Story?
Enemies, a Love Story had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $7.8M at the worldwide box office (0.82 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Enemies, a Love Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enemies, a Love Story was composed by Maurice Jarre.
Is Enemies, a Love Story based on a book or true story?
Enemies, a Love Story is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isaac Bashevis Singer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enemies, a Love Story?
Enemies, a Love Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).