Johnny Suede(1991)
He's a heartbreaker... lover... loner. keeping up an image can be a full time job.
Johnny Suede 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.
Johnny Suede (1991) is a comedy and romance film directed by Tom DiCillo, released on August 18, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Brad Pitt, Catherine Keener, Calvin Levels and Alison Moir. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom DiCillo
- Writers:
- Tom DiCillo
- Producers:
- Yoram Mandel
- Cinematographer:
- Joe DeSalvo
- Composer:
- Jim Farmer
- Production:
- Starr, Balthazar Productions, Vega Film, Arena Films
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Revenue:
- $90,091
- Status:
- Released
Johnny Suede (1991) Trailer
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Johnny Suede Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brad Pitt
as Johnny Suede
Catherine Keener
as Yvonne
Calvin Levels
as Deke
Alison Moir
as Darlette
Nick Cave
as Freak Storm
Peter McRobbie
as Flip Doubt
Ashley Gardner
as Ellen
- Dennis Parlato
Dennis Parlato
as Dalton
Ron Vawter
as Winston
Tina Louise
as Mrs. Fontaine
Richard Boes
as Man in Tuxedo
- Cheryl Costa
Cheryl Costa
as Woman in Alley
Key crew
Directed by Tom DiCillo, written by Tom DiCillo, produced by Yoram Mandel.
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Johnny Suede Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 76 ratings.
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Johnny Suede – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Johnny Suede online?
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Johnny Suede (1991) is available to stream on Oldflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Johnny Suede?
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The main cast of Johnny Suede (1991) includes Brad Pitt, Catherine Keener, Calvin Levels, Alison Moir and Nick Cave. The film was directed by Tom DiCillo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Johnny Suede released?
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Johnny Suede was released on August 18, 1991 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Johnny Suede worth watching?
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Johnny Suede (1991) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Johnny Suede?
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Yes. The official Johnny Suede trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.