Desperate Characters (1971)

Director:

Frank D. Gilroy

Writers:

Paula Fox (novel), Frank D. Gilroy

Stars:

Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada Thompson

4 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shirley MacLaine	...	Sophie Bentwood
Kenneth Mars	...	Otto Bentwood
Sada Thompson	...	Claire
Jack Somack	...	Leon
Gerald S. O'Loughlin	...	Charlie
Chris Gampel	...	Mike Holstein
Mary Alan Hokanson	...	Flo Holstein
Robert Bauer	...	Young Man
Carol Kane	...	Young Girl
Michael Higgins	...	Francis Early
Michael McAloney	...	Raconteur
Wallace Rooney	...	Man on Subway
Rose Gregorio	...	Ruth
Elena Karam	...	Saleslady
Nick Smith	...	The Caller

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

married couple | husband wife relationship | new york city | based on novel

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 September 1971 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hova tűnt szép napok

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$400,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC), T.D.J. Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in An American Family: Episode #1.11

User Reviews

Not a ray of sunshine

This is one of the most depressing films I have ever seen and I loved every moment of it. It follows a couple through a somewhat ordinary but also traumatic day in their lives. They are staying together because they are used to each other, not because they really still love each other. Shirley MacLaine and Kenneth Mars give great performances!