Movie Description
Desperate Characters
(1971)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frank D. Gilroy
- Producer : Frank D. Gilroy
- Editor : Robert Q. Lovett
- Cast : Shirley MacLaine,Kenneth Mars,Sada Thompson,Jack Somack,Gerald S. O'Loughlin,Chris Gampel,Mary Alan Hokanson,Robert Bauer,Carol Kane,Michael Higgins,Michael McAloney,Wallace Rooney,Rose Gregorio,Elena Karam,Nick Smith,Robert Delbert,Shauneille Perry,Gonzalee Ford,Patrick McVey,L. J. Davis
Cast
Sophie Bentwood
Otto Bentwood
Claire
Leon
Charlie
Mike Holstein
Flo Holstein
Young Man
Young Girl
Francis Early
Raconteur
Man on Subway
Ruth
Saleslady
The Caller
Hospital Attendant
Woman Doctor (as Shauneille Ryder)
Nurse
Mr. Haynes
Tom
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Facts
Original TitleDesperate Characters
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-09-22
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 37m
Production CompaniesT.D.J. Productions Inc.,ITC Entertainment
Genres
- Drama
