Heartbreakers (HBO)

About Heartbreakers (HBO)

"Heartbreakers" is a comedic drama with a release date in 2001. The plot is centered on a mother-daughter con team who goes after wealthy men. The movie was directed by David Mirkin and produced by John Davis.

Max (Sigourney Weaver) and Page (Jennifer Love Hewitt) Connors are a mother-daughter con artist duo. Their modus operandi includes Max seducing a rich man and tricking him into marrying her, only for him to be caught in a compromising situation with Page, leading to a hefty divorce settlement. However, their smooth operations get complicated when Page falls in love, creating a divide in their relationship and their profession.

Making / Production

"Heartbreakers" was filmed in various locations in California and Florida. The film was produced by Davis Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). It was released by MGM Distribution Co. in the US.

Actors

• Sigourney Weaver as Max Connors: Weaver brings her charm to the character of Max, blending sensuality with a cunning mind.
• Jennifer Love Hewitt as Page Connors: The talented actress portrays the character of Page with a youthful energy and emotional depth, highlighting the character's inner struggle between love and her con artist lifestyle.
• Ray Liotta as Dean Cumanno: Liotta delivers a strong performance as Max's ex and a mafia boss, bringing in an undertone of humor.
• Jason Lee as Jack Withrowe: Lee charms with his naive and innocent portrayal of a rich bar owner who falls for Page's tricks.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II used in the film was actually owned by Elvis Presley.
• Gene Hackman's character is a direct imitation of Howard Hughes, a billionaire and recluse.
• The movie featured a cameo by Carrie Fisher.

Awards

While "Heartbreakers" didn't win any significant awards, it was nominated for a BMI Film Music Award and earned Jennifer Love Hewitt a nomination for an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.

Quotes

• Max: "We're not thieves. We're confidence tricksters."
• Page: "Who's a revolting tramp, Mom? Me, or the one who does the pool boy."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Heartbreakers" Suite - John Debney
• "The Snake" - Marvin Gaye
• "Squeeze Me" - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra