Desperately Seeking Susan 1985
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SplatA bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Roberta Glass
as Susan
as Dez
as Gary Glass
as Jim
as Leslie Glass
as Crystal
as Wayne Nolan
as Larry Stillman D.D.S.
as Ray
Director:
Writer:
Leora Barish
Stars:
Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy, Laurie Metcalf, Anna Thomson, Will Patton, Steven Wright, John Turturro,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
104 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Desperately Seeking Susan
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Roberta Glass
as Susan
as Dez
as Gary Glass
as Jim
as Leslie Glass
as Crystal
as Wayne Nolan
as Larry Stillman D.D.S.
as Ray
as Street Vendor
as Bruce Meeker
as Taxi Driver
as Band Singer
as Man With Newspapers
as Cigarette Girl
as Neighbor Saxophonist
as Ian
as Victoria
as Sgt. Taskal
as Boutique Owner
as Newscaster
as Daisy
as Cocktail Waitress
as Cocktail Waitress
as TV Singer
as Jail Matron
as Jail Matron
as Newspaper Clerk
as Magic Club Drummer
as Magic Club Saxophonist
as Choy
as Policeman
as Victoria's Boyfriend
as Coffee Shop Manager
as Waitress
as Enrique the Guard
as Space Commander
as Band Member
as Band Member
as Band Member
as Prostitute
as Policeman
as Adrian - the Hairdresser
as Hot Tub Girl
as Park Bum
as Guy from Brooklyn
as Egyptian Ambassador
as Prisoner
as Coffee Shop Cop
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Party Guest
as Bellhop
as Ray's Mom
as Ventriloquist
as Hot Tub Girl (uncredited)
as Man Waiting On Line (uncredited)
as Boy Triplet (uncredited)
as Egyptian Diplomat (uncredited)
as Boy Triplet (uncredited)
as Egyptian Diplomat (uncredited)
as Boy Triplet (uncredited)
as Moving Man (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
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