Desperate Characters (1971) - film review

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Desperate Characters is an American film first released in 1971, directed by Frank D. Gilroy. The film is based on a novel by Paula Fox and stars Shirley MacLaine, Kenneth Mars, Sada Thompson, Jack Somack and Gerald S. O’Loughlin. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Frank D. Gilroy
Script: Paula Fox (novel), Frank D. Gilroy
Photo: Urs Furrer
Music: Ron Carter, James Hall, Lee Konitz
Cast: 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), Robert Delbert (Hospital Attendant), Shauneille Perry (Woman Doctor), Gonzalee Ford (Nurse), Patrick McVey (Mr. Haynes), L.J. Davis (Tom)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 97 min

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