Lucky Break
“If she can hide her past, and he can hide his present, they just might have a future.”
Synopsis
Sophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears her. Sophie, embarrassed by her paralyzed leg from childhood polio, spurns his advances, but when Sophie breaks her leg, she has the perfect way of hiding her disability from Eddie. As Sophie struggles to win over Eddie and hide her disability, Eddie's jealous fiance and a police officer investigating a jewel heist threaten their relationship.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Paperback Romance (1994) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-25
Top Cast
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Gia Carides
Sophie
Anthony LaPaglia
Eddie Mercer
Rebecca Gibney
Gloria Wrightman
Robyn Nevin
Anne-Marie LePine
Marshall Napier
George LePine
Jacek Koman
Yuri Borodinoff
Siobhan Tuke
Kate
Lewis Fiander
Bruce Wrightman
Mary-Anne Fahey
Myra
Michael Edward-Stevens
Benny
Steady Eddy
Nicholas
Michael Veitch
Scott
Russell Fletcher
Tyrone
Nicholas Bell
Sophie's Doctor
Kurt Ludescher
Ernst
David Watson
Professor Type at Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Lewin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Lewin
- Original Score
- Paul Grabowsky
- Original Title
- Lucky Break
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Generation Films, Lewin Films, Such Much Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Lewin
Ben Lewin
Paul Grabowsky
Vincent Monton
Peter Carrodus
Bob Weis, Judi Levine
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Lewin
Writer
Ben Lewin
Director
Bob Weis
Producer
Judi Levine
Producer
Paul Grabowsky
Original Music Composer
Peta Lawson
Production Design
Anna Borghesi
Costume Design
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
Peter Carrodus
Editor
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lucky Break
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What is Lucky Break about?
Sophie, a writer of racy romance novels, is working on one of her stories in the library, when Eddie overhears her. Sophie, embarrassed by her paralyzed leg from childhood polio, spurns his advances, but when Sophie breaks her leg, she has the perfect way of hiding her disability from Eddie. As Sophie struggles to win over Eddie and hide her disability, Eddie's jealous fiance and a police officer investigating a jewel heist threaten their relationship.
Who directed Lucky Break?
Lucky Break was directed by Ben Lewin.
Who stars in Lucky Break?
The principal cast of Lucky Break includes Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Rebecca Gibney, Robyn Nevin, Marshall Napier.
When was Lucky Break released and how long is it?
Lucky Break was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Lucky Break?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lucky Break was composed by Paul Grabowsky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lucky Break?
Lucky Break holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).