Johnny Suede movie poster

Johnny Suede

"He's a heartbreaker... lover... loner. keeping up an image can be a full time job."

August 18, 1991 1h 37m 5.1/10 (72 votes)

Originally released in 1991. Johnny Suede is a comedy/romance film. directed by Tom DiCillo.

Starring Brad Pitt, Catherine Keener, and Calvin Levels

Synopsis

Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doesn't have much talent or drive.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 18, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 5.1/10 Mixed (72 votes)
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Budget $500K Production budget
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Box Office $90.1K 0.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Switzerland + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$500,000
Revenue
$90,091

Production Companies

  • Starr
  • Balthazar Productions
  • Vega Film
  • Arena Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnny Suede about?

Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doe...

Who directed Johnny Suede?

Johnny Suede was directed by Tom DiCillo.

How long is Johnny Suede?

Johnny Suede has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Johnny Suede released?

Johnny Suede was released on August 18, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Johnny Suede?

The main cast of Johnny Suede includes Brad Pitt, Catherine Keener, Calvin Levels, Alison Moir, Nick Cave.