Desperate Moves(1980)
Seven crazy days in the life of a loser
Desperate Moves Synopsis
A naive young man from rural Oregon travels to San Francisco to pursue his big city dreams.
Desperate Moves (1980) is a comedy film directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Steve Tracy, Eddie Deezen, Isabel Sanford and Paul Benedict. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Writers:
- Ovidio G. Assonitis, Roberto Gandus, Kathy Gori
- Producers:
- Ovidio G. Assonitis
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli
- Composer:
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Production:
- Swan American Film, Chesham
- Status:
- Released
Desperate Moves Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Steve Tracy
Steve Tracy
as Andy Steigler
Eddie Deezen
as Red
Isabel Sanford
as Dottie Butz
Paul Benedict
as Cosmo
Christopher Lee
as Dr. Carl Boxer
Sallee Young
as Hooker
- Francis Ingall
Francis Ingall
as Mr. Enzo
- Dana Handler
Dana Handler
as Olivia
- Linda Hoy
Linda Hoy
as Mrs. Evinson
- Dan Leegant
Dan Leegant
as Ernie Steigler
- Donald McLean
Donald McLean
as Beefy
Michael Phenicie
as Earl
Key crew
Directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis, written by Ovidio G. Assonitis, Roberto Gandus and Kathy Gori, produced by Ovidio G. Assonitis.
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Desperate Moves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Desperate Moves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperate Moves online?
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Desperate Moves (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desperate Moves?
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The main cast of Desperate Moves (1980) includes Steve Tracy, Eddie Deezen, Isabel Sanford, Paul Benedict and Christopher Lee. The film was directed by Ovidio G. Assonitis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperate Moves released?
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Desperate Moves was released on January 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Desperate Moves worth watching?
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Desperate Moves (1980) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.