Break Up is a 1998 American crime thriller film directed by Paul Marcus and written by Anne Amanda Opotowsky. It stars Bridget Fonda, Kiefer Sutherland, Hart Bochner, and Steven Weber. it was released direct-to-video.
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| Directed by | Paul Marcus |
| Screenplay by | Anne Amanda Opotowsky |
| Produced by | Jonas Goodman |
| Starring | Bridget Fonda Kiefer Sutherland Steven Weber Hart Bochner |
| Cinematography | Hubert Taczanowski |
| Edited by | Arthur Coburn |
| Music by | Laura Karpman |
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| Distributed by | Dimension Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editAfter blacking out in a violent domestic battle, Jimmy awakens in the hospital to learn that her abusive husband, Frank, has died in a fiery crash, and that she is the prime suspect. As the police focus on building their case against Jimmy, she uncovers evidence indicating that Frank may not only still be alive, but getting away with murder. Jimmy, in a daring escape from police custody, races towards a final confrontation with justice and revenge.
Cast
edit- Bridget Fonda as Jimmy Dade
- Kiefer Sutherland as Officer John Box
- Steven Weber as Officer Andrew Ramsey
- Hart Bochner as Frankie Dade
- Penelope Ann Miller as Grace
- Tippi Hedren as Mom
- Leslie Stefanson as Shelly
- Joe Spano as Priest
Reception
editThe film received negative reviews. Nathan Rabin of The A.V. Club called it "tawdry, exploitative, and lacking common sense and suspense".[2] TV Guide wrote, "A touch of Sleeping with the Enemy here, a dash of Double Jeopardy there... there's nothing especially original going on here, but Fonda delivers a nice, subdued performance as the battered Jimmy".[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Roman, Monica (August 21, 1997). "Nu Image fit for Miramax". Variety. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ Rabin, Nathan (April 19, 2002). "Break Up". The A.V. Club. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "The Break Up". TV Guide. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
External links
edit- Break Up at IMDb
- Break Up at Rotten Tomatoes
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