Top Cast
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Christian Slater
Cliff Petrie
Tammy Lauren
Lily Becker
Brian Bloom
Alex Cutler
Veronica Cartwright
Betty Petrie
Scott Paulin
Lily's father
Amy O'Neill
Cindy
Gary Bullock
Mac
Arthur Rosenberg
Buck Cameron
Michael Flynn
Ed Cutler
Billy Vera
Bennett Gates
David Dwyer
Deke
Rebecca Wackler
Margaret
Peter Thomasson
Lambert
Keith Noble
Randy
Benji Wilhoite
Darryl
Mary Lynn Owen
Carla
Ted Manson
Judge
Mark Bailey
TV Host
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Screenplay & Story
- Judith Paige Mitchell
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Desperate for Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Vishudda Productions, Lorimar Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Tuchner
Judith Paige Mitchell
Charles Bernstein
William Wages
Skip Schoolnik
Steven R. McGlothen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Tuchner
Director
Judith Paige Mitchell
Writer
Steven R. McGlothen
Producer
William Wages
Director of Photography
Skip Schoolnik
Editor
Cindy Carr
Production Design
Grania Preston
Costume Design
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desperate for Love.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desperate for Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desperate for Love about?
The story of murder among a trio of teenagers after a boy breaks up with a girl and she runs into the arms of his vulnerable best friend.
Who directed Desperate for Love?
Desperate for Love was directed by Michael Tuchner.
Who stars in Desperate for Love?
The principal cast of Desperate for Love includes Christian Slater, Tammy Lauren, Brian Bloom, Veronica Cartwright, Scott Paulin.
When was Desperate for Love released and how long is it?
Desperate for Love was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Desperate for Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desperate for Love was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desperate for Love?
Desperate for Love holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).