Surviving Desire(1992)
Surviving Desire Synopsis
Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.
Surviving Desire (1992) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hal Hartley, released on January 22, 1992 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Martin Donovan, Matt Malloy, Rebecca Nelson and Julie Kessler. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Hartley
- Writers:
- Hal Hartley
- Producers:
- Ted Hope
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Spiller
- Composer:
- Hal Hartley
- Production:
- True Fiction Pictures, American Playhouse
- Status:
- Released
Surviving Desire (1992) Trailer
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Surviving Desire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Donovan
as Jude
Matt Malloy
as Henry
- Rebecca Nelson
Rebecca Nelson
as Katie
- Julie Kessler
Julie Kessler
as Jill
- Mary B. Ward
Mary B. Ward
as Sophie
- Thomas J. Edwards
Thomas J. Edwards
- George Feaster
George Feaster
Lisa Gorlitsky
- Emily Kunstler
Emily Kunstler
- John MacKay
John MacKay
James McCauley
- Vinny Rutherford
Vinny Rutherford
Key crew
Directed by Hal Hartley, written by Hal Hartley, produced by Ted Hope.
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Surviving Desire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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Surviving Desire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Surviving Desire?
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The main cast of Surviving Desire (1992) includes Martin Donovan, Matt Malloy, Rebecca Nelson, Julie Kessler and Mary B. Ward. The film was directed by Hal Hartley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Surviving Desire released?
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Surviving Desire was released on January 22, 1992 and runs for 53m.
Is Surviving Desire worth watching?
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Surviving Desire (1992) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Surviving Desire?
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