FILMDCDesperate Characters1971
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Desperate Characters
Drama film with a runtime of 87 minutes, released in 1971. Presented in English.
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Frank D. Gilroy's adaptation of Paula Fox's novel Desperate Characters stars Shirley MacLaine as Sophie, a freelance book translator who leads a comfortable life in Brooklyn with her lawyer husband Otto (Kenneth Mars). Because of their crumbling marriage and the threatening presence of urban dangers like crime and vandalism, the couple are living a paranoid, scared existence. The film chronicles their emotional and psychological state through a series of interactions with each other and like-minded friends.
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How long is Desperate Characters?
Desperate Characters runs for 1h 27m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama.
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