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Desperate Characters (1971) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Desperate Characters is a 1971 drama film directed by Frank D. Gilroy, starring Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars and Sada Thompson. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and was released on September 22, 1971. Desperate Characters is rated 5.1/10 by TMDB users across 8 votes.
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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.
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What is the release date of Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters was released on September 22, 1971.
How long is Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters stars Shirley MacLaine as Sophie Bentwood, Kenneth Mars as Otto Bentwood, Sada Thompson as Claire and Jack Somack as Leon. The cast also includes Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Chris Gampel, Mary Alan Hokanson and Robert Bauer.
Who directed Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters was directed by Frank D. Gilroy. The screenplay is credited to Frank D. Gilroy.
What kind of movie is Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters is listed on TMDB as a drama film.
What is the TMDB score of Desperate Characters?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.1/10 from 8 votes.
What should I watch if I liked Desperate Characters?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Desperate Characters include Synecdoche, New York (2008), The Other Woman (2010), 25th Hour (2002), The Thing with Feathers (2025) and Seance on a Wet Afternoon (1964).
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