Modern Romance (1981)
- Starring:
- Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, (more)
- Director(s):
- Albert Brooks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Modern Romance
Opening well past the point favored by most romantic comedies, director/co-writer/star Albert Brooks' take on the genre begins with a breakup. After exchanging harsh words in a diner, Brooks and Kathryn Harrold go their separate ways. Brooks then spends the next few days attempting to forget his troubles through work, exercise, drugs, and other women, torturing himself at each step. While it's hinted early on that this isn't the couple's first breakup, it eventually becomes clear that the they have cycled through the same events for even longer than expected. Meanwhile, Brooks' character, a film editor assisted by Bruno Kirby, attempts to put the finishing touches on his latest assignment, a none-too-promising space adventure starring George Kennedy and helmed by a details-obsessed director (James L. Brooks). ~ Keith Phipps, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of Modern Romance
- Albert Brooks - Robert Cole
- Bruno Kirby - Kay
- James L. Brooks - David
- Bob Einstein - Sporting Goods Salesman
- Meadowlark Lemon - Himself
- Thelma Leeds - Mother
- George Sasaki
- Tyann Means - Waitress
- Cliff Einstein - Music Mixer
- Karen Mayo-Chandler - Neighbor
- Virginia Feingold - Bank Receptionist
- Kathryn Harrold - Mary Harvard
- Jane Hallaren - Ellen
- George Kennedy - Himself/Zeron
- Gene Garvin - Sound effects mixer
- Rick Beckner - Zeon
- Hugh Warden - Bank Dick
- Jerry Belson - Jerry
- Joe Bratcher - Jim
- Albert Henderson - Head Mixer
- Dennis Kort - Health Food Salesman
- Candy Castillo - Drugstore Manager
- Director(s):
- Albert Brooks
- Writer(s):
- Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
- Producer(s):
- Martin Shafer, Andrew Scheinman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Nudity, Adult Situations, Drug Content, Adult Language, Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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