The Heartbreak Kid

1972 1 hr 46 min

PG

35mm

Selected and presented by our 2025 Lou DiCrescenzo Award for the Cinematic Arts recipient, Ira Deutchman.

In this rarely screened anti-romantic comedy from trailblazing filmmaker Elaine May, a self-absorbed newlywed falls in love with the woman of his dreams while on his honeymoon; the only problem is she is not his new wife! Featuring a screenplay by Neil Simon and noteworthy performances by Charles Grodin and Cybill Shepherd. THE HEARTBREAK KID influenced a new generation of comedy films with its focus on dialogue-heavy, character-centric humor.

Presented on a rare print from the British Film Institute.

Director Elaine May

Cast Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 1.37

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