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Johnny Suede (1991)
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Director:
Writer:
Tom DiCillo (writer)
Release Date:
22 April 1992 (France)
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Tagline:
Keeping up an image can be a full time job.
Awards:
1 win
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3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
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Keeps you smiling all the way through.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Brad Pitt | ... | Johnny Suede |
 | Richard Boes | ... | Man in Tuxedo |
| Cheryl Costa | ... | Woman in Alley |
| Michael Luciano | ... | Mr. Clepp |
| Calvin Levels | ... | Deke |
| Nick Cave | ... | Freak Storm |
| Ralph Marrero | ... | Bartender |
| Wilfredo Giovanni Clark | ... | Slick |
| Alison Moir | ... | Darlette |
| Peter McRobbie | ... | Flip Doubt |
| Ron Vawter | ... | Winston |
| Dennis Parlato | ... | Dalton |
| Tina Louise | ... | Mrs. Fontaine |
| Michael Mulheren | ... | Fred Business |
| Wayne Maugans | ... | Ned Business |
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Johnny Suede (Spain) [es]
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and elements of sexuality.
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Runtime:
Spain:95 min | USA:97 min
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Black and White |
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1.85 : 1 more
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Tom DiCillo developed the screenplay from a monologue he wrote/performed in New York City.
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Features The Terror of Tiny Town (1938)
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This movie really comes out of nowhere, and stays fresh and intriguing from the first shot to the last. I couldn't stop smiling for a moment, it was so wonderfully weird!
The story centers around a pair of snazzy shoes, that are found by Pitt's character Johnny, then change his entire life. There isn't a great deal of plot, which is fine, because the story is driven by the bizarre people in Johnny's life, and the way in which he reacts to them.
The best thing about "Johnny Suede" is that you really don't know what people are going to say or do next. The most 'normal' person in the story is Keener's character, who is strange just for liking Johnny so much.
The photography and sound is fairly minimal, due to budget, but in a way, it really adds to the ambience of nothingness in Johnny's life. The directing of actors is really first-rate, and the script is a gem. Oh, and the hair is a must-see.
If you're in the market for something out of left-field, then this hits the spot!