Breaking Up (1997 film)

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Breaking Up
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Directed by Robert Greenwald
Screenplay by Michael Cristofer
Based onBreaking Up
by Michael Cristofer
Produced by
  • Robert Greenwald
  • George Moffly
Starring
Cinematography Mauro Fiore
Edited bySuzanne Hines
Music by Harry Gregson-Williams
Production
company
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date
  • October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$11,690

Breaking Up is a 1997 American romantic drama film directed by Robert Greenwald and written by Michael Cristofer, based on his stage play of the same name. The film stars Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek as Steve and Monica, a couple whose relationship leads to an out-of-the-blue marriage. It was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on October 17, 1997.

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Reception

Ken Eisner of Variety magazine wrote: "Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek make attractive leads, but they have neither the marquee power nor the requisite chemistry to keep Breaking Up from getting left at the altar of general distribution." [1]

References

  1. Eisner, Ken (June 29, 1997). "Breaking Up". Variety .