Jimmy Dade (played by Bridget Fonda) is a protagonist in Break Up.
Protagonist married to abusive Frank. Deaf for a year from beatings, hospitalized after being pushed down stairs. Flees after a charred body is found in her husband's car, discovers her savings are stolen, and goes on the run while suspecting Frank is still alive. Frankie Dade (played by Hart Bochner) appears in Break Up.
Jimmy's abusive husband. Presumed dead after a charred body is discovered in his car, though Jimmy eventually realizes he may still be alive.
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Characters
Jimmy Dade
(played by Bridget Fonda) — protagonist
Protagonist married to abusive Frank. Deaf for a year from beatings, hospitalized after being pushed down stairs. Flees after a charred body is found in her husband's car, discovers her savings are st...
Frankie Dade
(played by Hart Bochner) — supporting
Jimmy's abusive husband. Presumed dead after a charred body is discovered in his car, though Jimmy eventually realizes he may still be alive.
Key Relationships
Jimmy Dade → Frankie Dade
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A woman escapes an abusive marriage, evades police suspicion, and confronts her faking husband to reclaim her life.
