

Modern Romance
1981-03-13 · 93 min · ★ 6.8
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
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Albert BrooksRobert Cole
Kathryn HarroldMary Harvard
Bruno KirbyJay
James L. BrooksDavid
Bob EinsteinSporting Goods Salesman
Jane HallarenEllen
Albert HendersonHead Mixer
George KennedyGeorge Kennedy / Zeron
Thelma LeedsMother
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