Review of The Heartbreak Kid (1972) by Simon T — 21 Feb 2015

Wonderfully acted, laugh out loud gem. Charles Grodin and Eddie Albert give comedy masterclasses - outrageous that this isn't available on DVD in the UK.

This review of The Heartbreak Kid (1972) was written by Simon T on 21 Feb 2015.

The Heartbreak Kid has generally received positive reviews.

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