Modern Romance

Modern Romance

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1981-03-13
Genre:Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration:93 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Albert Brooks
Actors:Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby, James L. Brooks, Bob Einstein
Production:Columbia Pictures

Overview:

A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.

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