Don Juan DeMarco (1994)

A psychiatrist must cure a young patient that presents himself as Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world.

Director:

Jeremy Leven

Writers:

Lord Byron (character Don Juan), Jeremy Leven

Stars:

Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, Faye Dunaway

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marlon Brando	...	Dr. Jack Mickler
Johnny Depp	...	Don Juan DeMarco
Faye Dunaway	...	Marilyn Mickler
Géraldine Pailhas	...	Doña Ana
Bob Dishy	...	Dr. Paul Showalter
Rachel Ticotin	...	Doña Inez
Talisa Soto	...	Doña Julia
Marita Geraghty	...	Woman in Restaurant
Richard C. Sarafian	...	Detective Sy Tobias
Tresa Hughes	...	Grandmother DeMarco
Stephen Singer	...	Dr. Bill Dunsmore
Franc Luz	...	Don Antonio
Carmen Argenziano	...	Don Alfonzo
Jo Champa	...	Sultana Gulbeyaz
Esther Scott	...	Nurse Alvira

Storyline

Well-respected psychiatrist Dr. Jack Mickler is only 10 days away from his retirement. A week before he is due to leave, he encounters a young man who attempts suicide--would be a pretty straightforward case except the young man claims to be Don Juan, the fabled Spanish nobleman and world renowned seducer/lover of woman. Despite original hostility from his co-workers, Jack manages to persuade his associates to put the youth in his care for 10 days after which the youth will undergo an evaluation to be either released from psychiatric care or sent to a mental institution. However, as the 10 days progresses, Dr. Mickler and the other staff become gradually drawn into to the young man's exotic world of love, passion and pleasure as he recounts his story to them. Whilst doing so the man's philosophies and zeal for life and love begins to revive Dr. Mickler's somewhat passionless relationship with his wife, Marilyn as well as challenging his own views and ethics to the point where both he ...

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatrist | sex scene | attempted suicide | don juan | retirement | 

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Taglines:

The story of the man who thought he was the greatest lover in the world... and the people who tried to cure him of it!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

M/12

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

4 August 1995 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Don Juan de Marco

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$22,150,451

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$68,792,531

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema,American Zoetrope,Juno Pix

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (CFI)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In order to learn a Spanish accent, Johnny Depp watched a tape of episodes of Fantasy Island (1977).

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Goofs

The hospital where the film is set is in Queens, New York; but in one scene where Dr. Mickler is driving into the parking lot, there is a palm tree on the lawn behind the street.

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Quotes

Don Juan: Every true lover knows that the moment of greatest satisfaction comes when ecstasy is long over and he beholds before him the flower which has blossomed beneath his touch.

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Connections

Featured in Bryan Adams: Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? (1995)

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Soundtracks

Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?
Performed by Bryan Adams
Written by Bryan Adams, Robert John Lange (as R.J. Lange) and Michael Kamen
Produced by Robert John L:ange' (as Robert John "Mutt" Lange) and Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

User Reviews

Guienuenly a good film

My mom and I have been trying to see more Johnny Depp movies since we saw his biography, we've seen the main movies that highlighted his career, but never the little one's along the way. Don Juan DeMarco, I don't remember hearing much about it when it was released, I think it was one of those small success films. But the thing that was interesting is that so many people who compared Johnny Depp to Marlon Brando on his diverse roles and character acting methods, they finally got to work together in this movie and bonus, they had great chemistry on screen. Don Juan DeMarco isn't by any means my favorite Johnny Depp film or a great film, but it's a good one that I think had a decent story and is very watchable at least one time. Johnny and Marlon just deliver the story so well and were so charismatic on screen. Johnny truly became Don Juan DeMarco.

Dr. Jack Mickler is a psychiatrist who is on his last few days before his big retirement. He meets a suicidal man who is claiming that he is the legendary Don Juan DeMarco, he is put into the hospital. He begs Jack to take the time to tell him his story and that if he can convince him that he is Don Juan, that Jack will let him go. He agrees and Don tells him his story. But Don's grandmother tells Jack a different story, is Don really Don or just some crazy guy who is desperately in love with a woman? But Jack believes him and even becomes a Don Juan at home with his wife.

Don Juan DeMarco is a cute film and is definitely worth a look. There's nothing wrong with the film, I just wasn't into it as much as I am usually thrilled with Johnny or Marlon. But I think this was one of those films they could be more relaxed with and they were already very much established as great actors, so they could do a movie like this. It didn't matter that it wasn't a box office success, it's just a cute movie that I'm sure you'll enjoy. It definitely leaves a smile on your face and makes you feel good, so I would recommend it for a fun little comedy.

7/10