A struggling young musician and devoted fan of Ricky Nelson wants to be just like his idol and become a rock star.
Director:
Tom DiCilloWriter:
Tom DiCillo
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Title: Johnny Suede (1991)
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Cast
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| Brad Pitt | ... | Johnny Suede | |
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Richard Boes | ... | Man in Tuxedo |
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Cheryl Costa | ... | Woman in Alley |
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Michael Luciano | ... | Mr. Clepp |
| Calvin Levels | ... | Deke | |
| Nick Cave | ... | Freak Storm | |
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Ralph Marrero | ... | Bartender |
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Wilfredo Giovanni Clark | ... | Slick |
| Alison Moir | ... | Darlette | |
| Peter McRobbie | ... | Flip Doubt | |
| Ron Vawter | ... | Winston | |
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Dennis Parlato | ... | Dalton |
| Tina Louise | ... | Mrs. Fontaine | |
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Michael Mulheren | ... | Fred Business |
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Wayne Maugans | ... | Ned Business |
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A struggling young musician and devoted fan of Ricky Nelson wants to be just like his idol and become a rock star.
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two word title | male in underwear | bare chested male | male objectification | watching tv |Taglines:
Keeping up an image can be a full time job.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and elements of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 April 1992 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Johnny Suede's costumes came out of Tom DiCillo's personal wardrobe. During filming, they were all stolen from a truck, which was left unlocked. See more »Goofs
When Johnny takes the pistol cartridge out of the coffee cup and loads it into the revolver, you can see that the primer has a dent in it. This indicates that the cartridge has already been used, and that a bullet was simply pressed into the case, creating a dummy prop round. See more »Quotes
Johnny Suede: [to the hand] Cut the caveman act man, don't you know you hold onto something tightest with an open hand?See more »
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Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: Air Force One/Good Burger/Cafe Society/In the Company of Men/Box of Moonlight (1997) See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This movie really comes out of nowhere, and stays fresh and intriguing from the first shot to the last. I couldn't stop smiling for a moment, it was so wonderfully weird!
The story centers around a pair of snazzy shoes, that are found by Pitt's character Johnny, then change his entire life. There isn't a great deal of plot, which is fine, because the story is driven by the bizarre people in Johnny's life, and the way in which he reacts to them.
The best thing about "Johnny Suede" is that you really don't know what people are going to say or do next. The most 'normal' person in the story is Keener's character, who is strange just for liking Johnny so much.
The photography and sound is fairly minimal, due to budget, but in a way, it really adds to the ambience of nothingness in Johnny's life. The directing of actors is really first-rate, and the script is a gem. Oh, and the hair is a must-see.
If you're in the market for something out of left-field, then this hits the spot!