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Desperate Characters

September 22, 1971 1h 37m 4.9/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1971. Desperate Characters is a drama film. directed by Frank D. Gilroy.

Starring Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, and Sada Thompson

Synopsis

Sophie and Otto Bentwood are a middle-aged, middle class, childless Brooklyn Heights couple trapped in a loveless marriage. He is an attorney, she a translator of books. Their existence is affected not only by their disintegrating relationship but by the threats of urban crime and vandalism that surround them everywhere they turn, leaving them feeling paranoid, scared, and desperately helpless.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (7 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • T.D.J. Productions Inc.
  • ITC Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperate Characters about?

Sophie and Otto Bentwood are a middle-aged, middle class, childless Brooklyn Heights couple trapped in a loveless marriage. He is an attorney, she a translator of books. Their existence is affected...

Who directed Desperate Characters?

Desperate Characters was directed by Frank D. Gilroy.

How long is Desperate Characters?

Desperate Characters has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Desperate Characters released?

Desperate Characters was released on September 22, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Desperate Characters?

The main cast of Desperate Characters includes Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada Thompson, Jack Somack, Gerald S. O'Loughlin.