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The Heartbreak Kid is a 1972 dark romantic comedy film directed by Elaine May, written by Neil Simon, and starring Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert, Audra Lindley, Doris Roberts and Cybill Shepherd. It is based on the short story "A Change of Plan", written by Bruce Jay Friedman.
Jeannie Berlin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Eddie Albert was nominated for Best Supporting Actor. It is #91 on AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs, a list of the funniest American movies ever made.
It was remade in 2007 as The Heartbreak Kid starring Ben Stiller and Malin Åkerman.
Original Release
12/17/1972
US Release
12/17/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Grodin | Lenny Cantrow |
| Cybill Shepherd | Kelly Corcoran |
| Jeannie Berlin | Lila Kolodny |
| Audra Lindley | Mrs. Corcoran |
| Eddie Albert | Mr. Corcoran / Duane Corcoran |
| Mitchell Jason | Cousin Ralph |
| William Prince | Colorado Man |
| Augusta Dabney | Colorado Woman |
| Doris Roberts | Mrs. Cantrow |
| Marilyn Putnam | Mrs. Kolodny |
Directors
Writers
Bruce Jay Friedman, Neil Simon
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Grodin | Lenny Cantrow |
| Cybill Shepherd | Kelly Corcoran |
| Jeannie Berlin | Lila Kolodny |
| Audra Lindley | Mrs. Corcoran |
| Eddie Albert | Mr. Corcoran / Duane Corcoran |
| Mitchell Jason | Cousin Ralph |
| William Prince | Colorado Man |
| Augusta Dabney | Colorado Woman |
| Doris Roberts | Mrs. Cantrow |
| Marilyn Putnam | Mrs. Kolodny |
| Jack Hausman | Mr. Kolodny |
| Art Metrano | Entertainer / Ententainer |
| Tim Browne | Kelly's Boyfriend |
| Jean Scoppa | Flower Girl |
| Gregory Scherick | Young Boy |
| Marianne Muellerleile | Co-Ed |
| Neil Simon | Wedding Guest |
| Joel Thingvall | College Student |
| Jim Westcott | College Student |
| Erik Lee Preminger | Pecan Pie Waiter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Erik Lee Preminger | Producer |
| Michael Hausman | Producer |
| Edgar J. Scherick | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1973 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1973 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
