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Still from Modern Romance — Modern Romance (1981) — Albert BrooksPhotographed by Eric Saarinen

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Albert Brooks

Modern Romance

English / 1981 / 1h 33m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 3.73/5·23K ratings·8.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Position 40
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Position 53
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Directed by Albert Brooks
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Credits

Crew

DirectorAlbert Brooks

WriterAlbert Brooks,

CinematographerEric Saarinen

ComposerLance Rubin

EditorDavid Finfer

ProducerMartin Shafer, Andrew Scheinman

Cast

Albert Brooksas Robert Cole

Kathryn Harroldas Mary Harvard

Bruno Kirbyas Jay

James L. Brooksas David

Bob Einsteinas Sporting Goods Salesman

Jane Hallarenas Ellen

Albert Hendersonas Head Mixer

Meadowlark Lemonas Himself

George Kennedyas George Kennedy / Zeron

Tyann Meansas Waitress

Karen Chandleras Neighbor

Dennis Kortas Health Food Salesman

Virginia Feingoldas Bank Receptionist

Thelma Leedsas Mother

Candy Castilloas Drugstore Manager

Rick Beckneras Zeon

Jerry Belsonas Jerry

Harvey Milleras Harvey (as Harvey Skolnik)

Ed. Weinbergeras Ed

Clifford Einsteinas Music Mixer

Modern Romance (1981) | Criteria