Breaking Up (1997 film)

Breaking Up is a 1997 American romantic drama film directed by Robert Greenwald and written by Michael Cristofer, based on his stage play of the same name. The film stars Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek as Steve and Monica, a couple whose relationship leads to an out-of-the-blue marriage. It was released in the United States by Warner Bros. on October 17, 1997.

Breaking Up
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Directed by	Robert Greenwald
Screenplay by	Michael Cristofer
Based on	Breaking Up by Michael Cristofer
Produced by	Robert Greenwald George Moffly
Starring	Salma Hayek Russell Crowe
Cinematography	Mauro Fiore
Edited by	Suzanne Hines
Music by	Harry Gregson-Williams
Production company	Regency Enterprises
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	October 17, 1997 (1997-10-17)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$11,690

Cast

• Russell Crowe as Steve
• Salma Hayek as Monica
• Abraham Alvarez as the Minister

Reception

Ken Eisner of Variety magazine wrote: "Russell Crowe and Salma Hayek make attractive leads, but they have neither the marquee power nor the requisite chemistry to keep Breaking Up from getting left at the altar of general distribution."^[1]