Break a Leg
“Beat the competition... literally!”
Synopsis
A talented but struggling actor is willing to go to any length to get a job - including "breaking a leg" - especially those of other actors!
Top Cast
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John Cassini
Max Matteo
Frank Cassini
Tony Felice
Jennifer Beals
Juliet
Eric McCormack
Tad
Sandra Oh
Young Turk
Barry Primus
Ira Goldstein
Kevin Corrigan
J.D.
Danny Nucci
E.J. Englewood
Molly Parker
Kate
David Sutcliffe
Happy Actor
Elizabeth Berridge
New York Girl
Eric Roberts
Michael Richard Lange
Paula Marshall
Alice
Bruce Ramsay
Other Actor at Bar
Ellen Gerstein
'Secret Scruples' Casting Director
Harry Van Gorkum
'Secret Scruples' Producer #1
Tony Armatrading
'Secret Scruples' Producer #2
Susan Peretz
Acting Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monika Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cassini, Frank Cassini
- Original Score
- Roger Bellon
- Original Title
- Break a Leg
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Catchlight Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monika Mitchell
John Cassini, Frank Cassini
Roger Bellon
Eric J. Goldstein
Lawrence A. Maddox, Donald Paonessa
Jeanette Volturno
Department Leadership Roster
Jeanette Volturno
Producer
Lisa Parmet
Costume Design
John Cassini
Writer
Lawrence A. Maddox
Editor
Ángela Núñez
Costume Design
Roger Bellon
Original Music Composer
Renee Davenport
Production Design
Frank Cassini
Writer
Eric J. Goldstein
Director of Photography
Donald Paonessa
Editor
Monika Mitchell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break a Leg
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Break a Leg about?
A talented but struggling actor is willing to go to any length to get a job - including "breaking a leg" - especially those of other actors!
Who directed Break a Leg?
Break a Leg was directed by Monika Mitchell.
Who stars in Break a Leg?
The principal cast of Break a Leg includes John Cassini, Frank Cassini, Jennifer Beals, Eric McCormack, Sandra Oh.
When was Break a Leg released and how long is it?
Break a Leg was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Break a Leg?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Break a Leg was composed by Roger Bellon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Break a Leg?
Break a Leg holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).