‘The Heartbreak Kid’ opens in New York City 40 years ago today (1972)


Video: 'The Heartbreak Kid'

(Sunday, December 17, 1972)The Heartbreak Kid, a black comedy film about love and hypocrisy, opened today at the Sutton in New York City.

Directed by Elaine May, the film starred Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert and Audra Lindley.