| 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 Leora Films |
| Distributed by | Touchstone Pictures (though Buena Vista International; Germany) |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Countries | Germany United States |
| Language | English |
Eat Your Heart Out, (released in Germany as American Shrimps) is a 1997 German-American romantic comedy film directed by Felix Adlon [de], who also produced it with his parents. It starred Pamela Adlon, his then wife.
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.
The film premiered at Filmfest Munchen in 1997.
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
References
- ^ "American Shrimps". filmportal.de (in German). Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- Robinson, George (May 15, 2012). "A Father-And-Son Team Take On Freud And Mahler". NY Jewish Week.
- Guerra, Jackie (2006). Under construction : how I've gained and lost millions of dollars and hundreds of pounds. New American Library. pp. 55–60.
- "Eat Your Heart Out 1997". Pecy Adlon Website.
External links
- Eat Your Heart Out at IMDB
- Eat Your Heart Out at Letterbox DVD
- Your Heart Out at TCMDB
- Trailer of film at YouTube
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