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Modern Romance

Modern Romance

Robert was madly in love with Mary. Mary was madly in love with him. Under the circumstances they did the only thing they could do... they broke up.

19816.71h 33m

Overview

A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.

Directed by Albert Brooks
Written by Albert Brooks, Monica Johnson
Produced by Andrew Scheinman, Martin Shafer
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Top Cast

Albert Brooks

Albert Brooks

Robert Cole

Kathryn Harrold

Kathryn Harrold

Mary Harvard

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Jay

James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

David

Bob Einstein

Bob Einstein

Sporting Goods Salesman

Jane Hallaren

Jane Hallaren

Ellen

Albert Henderson

Albert Henderson

Head Mixer

M

Meadowlark Lemon

Himself

George Kennedy

George Kennedy

George Kennedy / Zeron

T

Tyann Means

Waitress

Themes & Keywords

obsessionromcomhollywoodneuroticfilm editorsardonicwry

About Modern Romance

Modern Romance is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1981 exploring themes of obsession, romcom, hollywood, neurotic, film editor, sardonic. Directed by Albert Brooks, it stars Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby. A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.

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