Modern Romance (1981): Cast & Box Office
Modern Romance is a 1981 comedy drama starring Albert Brooks as Robert Cole, Kathryn Harrold and George Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Modern Romance About?
The premise of Modern Romance without spoilers.
Robert and Mary are passionately in love, yet circumstances force them to do the only thing they can—end their relationship. As a film editor, Robert later finds himself breaking up with his girlfriend, leaving him uncertain about his own feelings and questioning whether love is still possible.
Modern Romance Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- film within a film
- film editor
- neurosis
- fear of commitment
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- cabin
- salesman
- argument
- diner
- talking while eating
- talking on telephone
- character says i love you
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- bird in a cage
- quaalude
- record player
- talking to oneself
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- phone booth
- high pressure salesman
- porsche
- rolodex
- answering machine
- kiss
- hanging up on someone
- cancelling a date
- pay phone
- female nudity
- reference to attila the hun
- satire comedy
- female rear nudity
- female star appears nude
- f word
- romantic comedy
- comedy of manners
- directed by star
- satire
- filmmaking
- obsession
- running
Modern Romance Cast & Characters
Albert Brooks leads the cast as Robert Cole, with Kathryn Harrold as Mary Harvard and George Kennedy as George Kennedy / Zeron.
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Albert Brooks as Robert Cole - Kathryn Harrold as Mary Harvard
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George Kennedy as George Kennedy / Zeron -
Bruno Kirby as Jay
Also Starring in Modern Romance
· 25 more- Paul Bryar Man in Phone Booth (uncredited)
- James L. Brooks David
- George Sasaki Japanese Businessman
- Jane Hallaren Ellen
- Albert Henderson Head Mixer
- Mike Road Spaceman (uncredited)
- Harvey Miller Harvey (as Harvey Skolnik)
- Hugh Warden Bank Dick
- Dennis Kort Health Food Salesman
- Jerry Belson Jerry
- Bob Einstein Sporting Goods Salesman
- Meadowlark Lemon Themselves
- Candy Castillo Drugstore Manager
- Thelma Leeds Mother
- Clifford Einstein Music Mixer
- Joe Bratcher Jim
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- Victor Toyota Japanese Businessman
- Roger Ito Japanese Businessman
- Tyann Means Waitress
- Karen Chandler Neighbor
- Virginia Feingold Bank Receptionist
- Rick Beckner Zeon
- Ed. Weinberger Ed
- Gene Garvin Sound Effects Mixer
- Kelly Ann Nakano Hostess
Modern Romance Box Office
Modern Romance grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.9M
Cars in Modern Romance
9 cars on screen, including the 1968 Porsche 912 and the 1975 Ford Granada.
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1968 Porsche 912 Main role -
1975 Ford Granada Minor role -
1980 Cadillac Seville Background role -
1979 Ford Econoline Background role
Modern Romance Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Modern Romance – Muss denn Liebe Alptraum sein?” and “Модерен романс”.
- Also known as
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- Modern Romance – Muss denn Liebe Alptraum sein?
- Модерен романс
- Современный роман
- Um Romance Moderno
- 恋爱的天空
- 결혼과 이혼 사이
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Modern Romance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Modern Romance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Modern Romance?
Modern Romance runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Modern Romance released?
Modern Romance was released on March 13, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Modern Romance?
Modern Romance stars Albert Brooks as Robert Cole, Kathryn Harrold as Mary Harvard and George Kennedy as George Kennedy / Zeron, among 29 credited actors.
How much did Modern Romance make at the box office?
Modern Romance grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Does Modern Romance have a post-credit scene?
No. Modern Romance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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