Eat Your Heart Out (film)

Eat Your Heart Out, (released in Germany as American Shrimps) is a 1997 romantic comedy film directed by Felix Adlon [de], who also produced it with his parents.^[2] It starred Pamela Adlon, his then wife.

Eat Your Heart Out
German theatrical release poster
Directed by	Felix Adlon [de]
Written by	Felix Adlon Laura Slakey
Produced by	Percy Adlon Eleonore Adlon Felix Adlon
Starring	Christian Oliver Pamela Adlon
Cinematography	Judy Irola
Edited by	Dan Lebental
Music by	Alex Wurman
Production companies	Pelemele Film[1] Leora Films[1]
Distributed by	Touchstone Pictures (though Buena Vista International; Germany)[1]
Release date	6 April 2000 (2000-04-06) (Germany)
Running time	90 minutes
Countries	Germany United States
Language	English

Filming took place in Los Angeles, with much of it shot at a loft in Venice Beach. Jackie Guerra says she was recommended for her role by Pamela Adlon.^[3]

The film premiered at Filmfest Munchen in 1997.^[4]

Premise

The lives of three housemates, Daniel, Sam and Peter, is affected when Daniel becomes a successful television chef.

Cast

• Christian Oliver as Daniel Haus
• Pamela Adlon as Samantha
• Laura San Giacomo as Jacqueline Fosburg
• John Craig as Peter
• Jackie Guerra as Julie
• Tod Thawley as Jamie
• Shawnee Smith as Nicole
• Richard Fancy as Mr. Haus
• Christopher Kirby as Bobo
• Leslie Jordan as Director
• Phil LaMarr as Stage Manager
• Linda Hunt as Kathryn
• John Billingsley as Technician
• J.J. Boone as Phone Operator