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Desperate

September 19, 1987 1h 10m

Originally released in 1987. Desperate is a thriller/tv movie film. directed by Peter Markle. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring John Savage, Meg Foster, and Chris Burke

Synopsis

In this thinly-veiled, though uncredited, new version of Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not," here a prospective series pilot, an ex-sailor living in Key West, chartering out boats and struggling to forget his past, is lured into a dangerous rendezvous with Cuban gunrunners.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 19, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 10m 70 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Toots Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desperate about?

In this thinly-veiled, though uncredited, new version of Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not," here a prospective series pilot, an ex-sailor living in Key West, chartering out boats and struggling to...

Who directed Desperate?

Desperate was directed by Peter Markle.

How long is Desperate?

Desperate has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).

When was Desperate released?

Desperate was released on September 19, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Desperate?

The main cast of Desperate includes John Savage, Meg Foster, Chris Burke, Liane Langland, Andrew Robinson.