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Desperately Seeking Susan 1985

“Every man is desperate to have her. One woman is desperate to be her. But someone is desperate to kill her. If they can figure out who she is.”

★ 6.1/10 PG-13 ComedyCrime Released
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What is Desperately Seeking Susan?

Desperately Seeking Susan is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.

Type
Film
Year
1985
Status
Released
Runtime
104 minutes
Release date
Mar 29, 1985
Studios
Orion Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Crime
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Streaming Intelligence

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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.3/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Crime

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Desperately Seeking Susan is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Orion Pictures. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A bored suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman leads to a chaotic adventure.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a strong performance by Madonna in her first major screen role
  • Includes early roles for well-known performers such as John Turturro and Giancarlo Esposito
Keep in mind
  • Some viewers may find the 1985 release style dated
  • Mixed user scores and ratings across review platforms

Watch it if you want to see a 1985 comedy and crime film directed by Susan Seidelman.

The film is rated PG-13 and combines elements of comedy and crime.

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What year was Desperately Seeking Susan released?

The film was released in 1985.

Is Madonna in the movie?

Yes, Desperately Seeking Susan was Madonna's first major screen role.

Who directed the film?

The film is directed by Susan Seidelman.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film is categorized as comedy and crime.

Which other well-known performers appear in the film?

The film provided early roles for performers such as John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Laurie Metcalf, and Steven Wright.

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