I always thought this was one of Madonna's best film performance yet.
Every man is desperate to have her. One woman is desperate to be her. But someone is desperate to kill her. If they can figure out who she is.
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
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***Screwball drama in Manhattan with Rosanna Arquette and Madonna*** Roberta (Rosanna Arquette), a bored housewife in the New York City area, becomes obsessed with a wild child named Susan (Madonna) through the personal ads and inadvertently takes on her persona when she visits Manhattan. Unfortunately a hooligan is after Susan for priceless Egyptian earrings (Will Patton). Mark Blum plays Roberta’s jerk husband…
FAQ about Desperately Seeking Susan
What is Desperately Seeking Susan about?
A bored New Jersey suburban housewife's fascination with a free-spirited woman she has read about in the personal columns leads to her being mistaken for the woman herself and into a chaotic adventure of amnesia and self-discovery.
When was Desperately Seeking Susan released?
Desperately Seeking Susan was released in 1985.
What genres does Desperately Seeking Susan belong to?
Desperately Seeking Susan is categorised as Comedy, Crime.
Who stars in Desperately Seeking Susan?
The cast of Desperately Seeking Susan includes Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum, Robert Joy.