Desiree (1984)
Set in Brooklyn, New York this Dutch film is based on a true story that appeared on a New York newspaper in 1980. Desirée lives in the past. A series of flashbacks expose us to her psychologically troubled childhood very much affected by a promiscous mother.
Director: Felix de Rooy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: December 15, 1984
Cast
- Marianne Rolle - Desiree
- Dan Strayhorn - Freddy
- Cynthia Belgrave - Moeder
- Joanne Jacobson - Mw. Resnick
- Askina Touree - Desiree als kind
- Maxwell Glanville - Vader Siego
- Eric Hines - Oom Harry
- Patrick Sullivan - Dokter
- Roberto Watson - Vroedvrouw
- Kira Goodman - Baby
Screenplay
Music: Ronald Snijders
Cinematography: Ernest R. Dickerson
Production: Cosmic Illusion Productions
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Felix de Rooy
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Desiree about?
- Set in Brooklyn, New York this Dutch film is based on a true story that appeared on a New York newspaper in 1980. Desirée lives in the past. A series of flashbacks expose us to her psychologically troubled childhood very much affected by a promiscous mother.
- Who directed Desiree?
- Desiree was directed by Felix de Rooy.
- Who stars in Desiree?
- Desiree stars Marianne Rolle, Dan Strayhorn, Cynthia Belgrave, Joanne Jacobson, Askina Touree, Maxwell Glanville.
- How long is Desiree?
- Desiree has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Desiree?
- Desiree is a Drama film.
- Where was Desiree produced?
- Desiree was produced in Netherlands.