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Romantic drama

Break Up (1978): Cast

Break Up (1978) movie poster

Break Up is a 1978 romantic drama directed by Enrico Maria Salerno, starring Tony Musante as Paolo Naviase, Ornella Muti and Mario Scaccia. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.

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Break Up (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Break Up About?

The premise of Break Up without spoilers.

Paolo has enjoyed a stable decade, working at the university and sharing a long‑term relationship with Sena. Her unexpected decision to end things shatters his routine, leaving him bewildered and determined to uncover the motive behind her sudden departure, and he is desperate to seek answers.

Break Up Themes & Keywords

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  • female topless nudity
  • flashback
  • male teacher female student affair
  • florence italy
  • versailles france
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

Break Up Cast & Characters

Tony Musante leads the cast as Paolo Naviase, with Ornella Muti as Ussena / Sena and Mario Scaccia as The Doctor. Directed by Enrico Maria Salerno; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Details

Break Up Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Geliebte Sena” and “Eutanasia de un amor”.

Also known as
  • Geliebte Sena
  • Eutanasia de un amor
  • 爱的安乐死
  • Эвтаназия любви

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Break Up FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Break Up, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Break Up?

Break Up runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Break Up released?

Break Up was released on November 7, 1978.

Who directed Break Up?

Break Up was directed by Enrico Maria Salerno.

More films by Enrico Maria Salerno

Who is in the cast of Break Up?

Break Up stars Tony Musante as Paolo Naviase, Ornella Muti as Ussena / Sena and Mario Scaccia as The Doctor, among 11 credited actors.

Does Break Up have a post-credit scene?

No. Break Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Break Up in?

The original language of Break Up is Italian.

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