Desperate
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.
Top Cast
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John Savage
Noah
Meg Foster
Dorymae
Chris Burke
Louis
Liane Langland
Deirdre O'Donohue
Andrew Robinson
Seamus
J.A. Preston
Wiggee
George Dickerson
LeClerc
Castulo Guerra
Estabumante
Frances Foster
Loretta
Byrne Piven
Law Judge
Ned Bellamy
Agent Carter
Patrick John Hurley
Mullen
Susan Chris Stone
Jeri
Stanley Grover
Noah's Father
Alma Beltran
Cuban Mother
Victor Vidales
Cuban Man
Óscar Chávez
Cuban Man
Mina Martell
Cuban Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Braverman
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Desperate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Toots Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markle
Michael Braverman
Lee Holdridge
Jerry D. Good
Robert F. Shugrue
Michael Braverman, Alex Beaton
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Beaton
Producer
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Jack Senter
Production Design
Michael Braverman
Writer
Jerry D. Good
Director of Photography
Peter Markle
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desperate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 forget his past, is lured into a dangerous rendezvous with Cuban gunrunners.
Who directed Desperate?
Desperate was directed by Peter Markle.
Who stars in Desperate?
The principal cast of Desperate includes John Savage, Meg Foster, Chris Burke, Liane Langland, Andrew Robinson.
When was Desperate released and how long is it?
Desperate was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate was composed by Lee Holdridge.