Break Up(1998 film)

Break Upis a 1998 Americancrimethrillerfilmdirected byPaul Marcusand written by Anne Amanda Opotowsky. It starsBridget Fonda,Kiefer Sutherland,Hart Bochner,andSteven Weber.it was releaseddirect-to-video.

Break Up
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
Production companies	Front Street Pictures Millennium Films
Distributed by	Dimension Films
Release date	August 21, 1998(1998-08-21)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Plot

After 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

• Bridget Fondaas Jimmy Dade
• Kiefer Sutherlandas Officer John Box
• Steven Weberas Officer Andrew Ramsey
• Hart Bochneras Frankie Dade
• Penelope Ann Milleras Grace
• Tippi Hedrenas Mom
• Leslie Stefansonas Shelly
• Joe Spanoas Priest

Reception

The film received negative reviews. Nathan Rabin ofThe A.V. Clubcalled it "tawdry, exploitative, and lacking common sense and suspense".TV Guidewrote, "A touch ofSleeping with the Enemyhere, a dash ofDouble Jeopardythere... there's nothing especially original going on here, but Fonda delivers a nice, subdued performance as the battered Jimmy ".

See also

• List of films featuring the deaf and hard of hearing

External links

• Break UpatIMDb
• Break UpatRotten Tomatoes