Break Up
“Silent Betrayal. Deadly Passion. Sweet Revenge.”
Synopsis
Housewife Jimmy Dade stays with her violent husband, Frankie, even after his abuse leads to the loss of her hearing. When his car is found with an unidentifiable dead body inside, police officers John Box and Andrew Ramsey suspect Jimmy has killed him. But, after discovering her bank account has been emptied, Jimmy fears that Frankie is still alive, and she goes on the run -- with the police in pursuit.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-15
Top Cast
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Bridget Fonda
Jimmy Dade
Kiefer Sutherland
John Box
Hart Bochner
Frankie Dade
Steven Weber
Officer Andrew Ramsey
Penelope Ann Miller
Grace
Tippi Hedren
Mom
Leslie Stefanson
Shelly
Anna Getty
Waitress
Hal Landon Jr.
Nike
Mike Hagerty
George
Tom Harrison
Nan
Joe Spano
Priest
Cynthia Geary
Emergency Operator
Jack Shearer
Coroner
Robin Thomas
Doctor
Susan Barnes
Teller
Muse Watson
Baker Cop #1
Robert Peters
Baker Cop #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Marcus
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Amanda Opotowsky
- Original Score
- Laura Karpman
- Original Title
- Break Up
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Front Street Pictures, Millennium Media, Dimension Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Marcus
Anne Amanda Opotowsky
Laura Karpman
Hubert Taczanowski
Arthur Coburn
Trevor Short, Elie Samaha, Danny Dimbort, Jonas Goodman, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Marcus
Director
Anne Amanda Opotowsky
Screenplay
Elie Samaha
Producer
Hubert Taczanowski
Director of Photography
Jonas Goodman
Producer
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Doug Hall
Costume Design
Harvey Kahn
Producer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Break Up
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What is Break Up about?
Housewife Jimmy Dade stays with her violent husband, Frankie, even after his abuse leads to the loss of her hearing. When his car is found with an unidentifiable dead body inside, police officers John Box and Andrew Ramsey suspect Jimmy has killed him. But, after discovering her bank account has been emptied, Jimmy fears that Frankie is still alive, and she goes on the run -- with the police in pursuit.
Who directed Break Up?
Break Up was directed by Paul Marcus.
Who stars in Break Up?
The principal cast of Break Up includes Bridget Fonda, Kiefer Sutherland, Hart Bochner, Steven Weber, Penelope Ann Miller.
When was Break Up released and how long is it?
Break Up was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Break Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Break Up was composed by Laura Karpman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Break Up?
Break Up holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).