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Modern Romance

1981-03-13 · 93 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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

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Directors
Albert Brooks
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Albert BrooksAlbert BrooksRobert Cole
Kathryn HarroldKathryn HarroldMary Harvard
Bruno KirbyBruno KirbyJay
James L. BrooksJames L. BrooksDavid
Bob EinsteinBob EinsteinSporting Goods Salesman
Jane HallarenJane HallarenEllen
Albert HendersonAlbert HendersonHead Mixer
Meadowlark LemonHimself
George KennedyGeorge KennedyGeorge Kennedy / Zeron
Tyann MeansWaitress
Karen ChandlerNeighbor
Dennis KortHealth Food Salesman
Virginia FeingoldBank Receptionist
Thelma LeedsThelma LeedsMother
Candy CastilloDrugstore Manager
Rick BecknerZeon
Jerry BelsonJerry BelsonJerry
Harvey MillerHarvey (as Harvey Skolnik)
Ed. WeinbergerEd
Clifford EinsteinMusic Mixer

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