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Desperate Characters (1971)

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.

Cast

Shirley MacLaine in Desperate Characters

Shirley MacLaine

Sophie Bentwood

Kenneth Mars in Desperate Characters

Kenneth Mars

Otto Bentwood

Sada Thompson in Desperate Characters

Sada Thompson

Claire

Jack Somack in Desperate Characters

Jack Somack

Leon

Gerald S. O'Loughlin in Desperate Characters

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Charlie

Chris Gampel

Mike Holstein

Mary Alan Hokanson

Flo Holstein

Robert Bauer in Desperate Characters

Robert Bauer

Young Man

Carol Kane in Desperate Characters

Carol Kane

Young Girl

Michael Higgins in Desperate Characters

Michael Higgins

Francis Early

Michael McAloney

Raconteur

Wallace Rooney in Desperate Characters

Wallace Rooney

Man on Subway

Rose Gregorio in Desperate Characters

Rose Gregorio

Ruth

Elena Karam

Saleslady

Nick Smith

The Caller

Robert Delbert

Hospital Attendant

Shauneille Perry

Woman Doctor (as Shauneille Ryder)

Gonzalee Ford

Nurse

Patrick McVey in Desperate Characters

Patrick McVey

Mr. Haynes

L. J. Davis

Tom

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FAQ

When was Desperate Characters released?

Desperate Characters was released on September 22, 1971.

How long is Desperate Characters?

Desperate Characters runs for 1h 37m.

What is the rating for Desperate Characters?

Desperate Characters has an average rating of 5.1/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Desperate Characters?

Desperate Characters is classified as Drama.

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