TimtheGiant
10/10I always thought this was one of Madonna's best film performance yet.
Reviewed on October 15, 2019
Desperately Seeking Susan(1985)
Every man is desperate to have her. One woman is desperate to be her. But someone is desperate to kill her. If they can figure out who she is.
6.1(531)1h 44m1985-03-29
ComedyCrime
Desperately Seeking Susan Synopsis
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) is a comedy and crime film directed by Susan Seidelman, released on March 29, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn and Mark Blum. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 531 ratings.
- Director:
- Susan Seidelman
- Writers:
- Leora Barish
- Producers:
- Midge Sanford, Sarah Pillsbury
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- Thomas Newman
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $27,399,597
- Status:
- Released
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Desperately Seeking Susan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosanna Arquette
as Roberta Glass
Madonna
as Susan
Aidan Quinn
as Dez
Mark Blum
as Gary Glass
Robert Joy
as Jim
Laurie Metcalf
as Leslie Glass
Anna Thomson
as Crystal
Will Patton
as Wayne Nolan
Steven Wright
as Larry Stillman D.D.S.
John Turturro
as Ray
Giancarlo Esposito
as Street Vendor
Richard Hell
as Bruce Meeker
Key crew
Directed by Susan Seidelman, written by Leora Barish, produced by Midge Sanford and Sarah Pillsbury.
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Desperately Seeking Susan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 531 ratings.
Wuchak
6/10***Screwball drama in Manhattan with Rosanna Arquette and Madonna*** Roberta (Rosanna Arquette), a bored housewife in the New York City area, becomes obsessed with a wild child named Susan (Madonna) through the personal ads and inadvertently takes on her persona when she visits Manhattan. Unfortunately a hooligan is after Susan for priceless Egyptian earrings (Will Patton). Mark Blum plays Roberta’s jerk husband…
Reviewed on February 23, 2020
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Desperately Seeking Susan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperately Seeking Susan online?
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Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Desperately Seeking Susan?
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The main cast of Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) includes Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum and Robert Joy. The film was directed by Susan Seidelman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desperately Seeking Susan released?
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Desperately Seeking Susan was released on March 29, 1985 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Desperately Seeking Susan worth watching?
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Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 531 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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