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Johnny Suede
“He's a heartbreaker... lover... loner. keeping up an image can be a full time job.”
5.2 / 10• 1991• 1h 37m•R• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
Johnny Suede (Brad Pitt) longs to be a teen-age idol like Ricky Nelson. He has a pair of black suede shoes, an impressive pompadour, a guitar, and some pals who will play backup for him. Yet he doesn't have much talent or drive.
Cast & Crew
Brad Pitt
Johnny Suede
Lead
Catherine Keener
Yvonne
Calvin Levels
Deke
Alison Moir
Darlette
Nick Cave
Freak Storm
Peter McRobbie
Flip Doubt
Ashley Gardner
Ellen
DP
Dennis Parlato
Dalton
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tom DiCillo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Johnny Suede is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
