Surviving Desire
Synopsis
Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.
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Surviving Desire (Hal Hartley, 1993) - Opening Scene - The Ignorant Schoolmaster
Type: Clip • Published 2015-08-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Hartley
- Original Score
- Hal Hartley
- Original Title
- Surviving Desire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- True Fiction Pictures, American Playhouse
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Hal Hartley
Michael Spiller
Hal Hartley
Ted Hope, Jerome Brownstein
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Hal Hartley
Director
Hal Hartley
Writer
Ted Hope
Producer
Hal Hartley
Editor
Steve Rosenzweig
Production Design
Hal Hartley
Original Music Composer
Michael Spiller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surviving Desire
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What is Surviving Desire about?
Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.
Who directed Surviving Desire?
Surviving Desire was directed by Hal Hartley.
Who stars in Surviving Desire?
The principal cast of Surviving Desire includes Martin Donovan, Matt Malloy, Rebecca Nelson, Julie Kessler, Mary B. Ward.
When was Surviving Desire released and how long is it?
Surviving Desire was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Surviving Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surviving Desire was composed by Hal Hartley.