The Price of a Broken Heart
Synopsis
Fact-based story about a landmark legal battle. A woman (Park Overall) learns that her husband has been having a very open affair with his secretary (Laura Innes) and has promised marriage. The wife sues for divorce and also sues the secretary based on an obscure law on alienation of affection, which was created to protect married couples from homewreckers. This sets a new court room consideration, as the culpability of the other woman must be defended and removes from consideration the fault of the married partners.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Resnick
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Price of a Broken Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Shapiro
Patricia Resnick
Jonathan Goldsmith
Brian J. Reynolds
Craig Bench
Judy Cairo
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Shapiro
Director
Patricia Resnick
Writer
Brian J. Reynolds
Director of Photography
Jerry Wanek
Production Design
Craig Bench
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Price of a Broken Heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Price of a Broken Heart
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What is The Price of a Broken Heart about?
Fact-based story about a landmark legal battle. A woman (Park Overall) learns that her husband has been having a very open affair with his secretary (Laura Innes) and has promised marriage. The wife sues for divorce and also sues the secretary based on an obscure law on alienation of affection, which was created to protect married couples from homewreckers. This sets a new court room consideration, as the culpability of the other woman must be defended and removes from consideration the fault of the married partners.
Who directed The Price of a Broken Heart?
The Price of a Broken Heart was directed by Paul Shapiro.
Who stars in The Price of a Broken Heart?
The principal cast of The Price of a Broken Heart includes Park Overall, Laura Innes, Timothy Carhart, Bill Nunn, Terry Beaver.
When was The Price of a Broken Heart released and how long is it?
The Price of a Broken Heart was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Price of a Broken Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Price of a Broken Heart was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.