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Desperate Characters (1971)

Movie ★ 5.1 97 min

Drama

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.

Frank D. Gilroy Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 22, 1971
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0066986
Language
Studio
T.D.J. Productions Inc.,

Themes

Cast

Shirley MacLaine Shirley MacLaine Sophie Bentwood Kenneth Mars Kenneth Mars Otto Bentwood Sada Thompson Sada Thompson Claire Jack Somack Jack Somack Leon Gerald S. O'Loughlin Gerald S. O'Loughlin Charlie Chris Gampel Mike Holstein Mary Alan Hokanson Flo Holstein Robert Bauer Robert Bauer Young Man Carol Kane Carol Kane Young Girl Michael Higgins Michael Higgins Francis Early Michael McAloney Raconteur Wallace Rooney Wallace Rooney Man on Subway Rose Gregorio Rose Gregorio Ruth Elena Karam Saleslady Nick Smith The Caller Robert Delbert Hospital Attendant Shauneille Perry Woman Doctor (as Shauneille Ryder) Gonzalee Ford Nurse

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Frequently asked questions

What is Desperate Characters about?
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.
Who directed Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters was directed by Frank D. Gilroy.
Who stars in Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters stars Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada Thompson, Jack Somack.
When was Desperate Characters released?
Desperate Characters is a 1971 drama film.
Where can I watch Desperate Characters?
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