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Desperate Characters

1971 · 97 min Drama
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Sophie and Otto Bentwood are a middle-aged, middle class, childless Brooklyn Heights couple trapped in a loveless marriage. He is an attorney, she a translator of books. Their existence is affected not only by their disintegrating relationship but by the threats of urban crime and vandalism that surround them everywhere they turn, leaving them feeling paranoid, scared, and desperately helpless.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1971
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Frank D. Gilroy
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (7 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Desperate Characters is an acquired taste at 4.9/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1971. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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