Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

  • Director: Susan Seidelman
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: April 12, 1985
  • Sound mix: Mono
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Susan... verzweifelt gesucht
  • "Desperately Seeking Susan" is a comedy released by Hoyts Distribution, directed by Susan Seidelman, starring Rosanna Arquette and Madonna Louise Ciccone .
    The film tells the story of a woman whose life is usually neglected by her husband. She has a sudden whim after reporting a missing person notice. She is involved in a turmoil with a trendy punk girl who has caused troubles everywhere, and then loses her accidentally. With memory, a series of thrilling, tense, and interesting adventures are unfolded.
    The film was released in the United States on March 29, 1985.

    Details

    • Release date April 12, 1985
    • Filming locations Love Saves The Day - 119 Second Avenue, East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies Orion Pictures

    Box office

    Budget

    $4,500,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $27,398,584

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $1,526,098

    Gross worldwide

    $27,398,584

    Movie reviews

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    • By Monica 2022-10-03 21:13:18

      Behind the scenes: about the posthumous works of the producer Sarah Pillsbury, Hu Jinquan and the martial arts film posters in the movie

      Sarah Pillsbury, the producer of Desperately Seeking Susan, was the producer of the film The Battle of Ono in the 1980s, and the Chinese name of this film is "A History of Chinese Workers' Blood and Tears", which is the unfinished legacy of Hu Jinquan.

      Hu Jinquan

      The story of "The Blood and...

    • By Kaylie 2022-10-03 09:39:33

      Very Madonna's Feminine Film

      I watched this movie because I listened to the song "Into the groove" by Madonna; Susan in the movie is probably a character tailored for Madonna. It is not an exaggeration to say that this role is the true character of Madonna. Those who cannot understand why Madonna has an epoch-making influence on female identity status should really take a good look at this movie.
      The protagonist Roberta is a representative of the typical American women of that era. It can be seen from her that in a...

    User comments

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    • By Garett 2023-09-03 09:24:07

      Sister Mai and Laurie Metcalf did not dare to recognize each other. Self-awareness and female awakening can actually be digging deeply, but this film still stays at the level of New York in the 1980s. Her husband has mild straight male cancer. No doubt, the precision of the recovery is twice. Science really...

    • By Conrad 2023-08-27 12:42:25

      The front is ok, how can the back end so...

    • By Eveline 2023-08-20 18:08:59

      Some feminists, but it seems a little YY and a little petty. Madonna looks good inside and likes delicate...

    • By Jaren 2023-08-08 17:55:54

      The script is too loose, and a lot of drama potential was wasted by the trivial...

    • By Stewart 2023-07-29 04:59:00

      The plot is very interesting, Madonna is playing herself, she is quite free and easy and...

    Production and distribution

    Publisher:
    Columbia TriStar Home Video [Australia]
    Hoyts Distribution [Australia]
    more about Desperately Seeking Susan Production and distribution

    Movie quotes

    • Susan: So you're the witch's husband. Where's my stuff?

    • Cigarette Girl: Menthol. Extra Long. Ultra Thin. Extra Ultra Long Thin. Regular. Premium. Unleaded.

    • Susan: "How to Be Your Own Best Friend," "I'm OK, You're OK," "Dr. Ruth's Guide to Good Sex." These Roberta's too?

      Gary: I didn't know she read this stuff.