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Desperate Characters

5.119711h 37mMovieDrama

Sophie and Otto Bentwood are a middle-aged, middle class, childless Brooklyn Heights couple trapped in a loveless marriage. He is an attorney, she a translator of books. Their existence is affected not only by their disintegrating…

DirectorFrank D. Gilroy
WriterFrank D. Gilroy
ProducerFrank D. Gilroy

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 2 other countries

Desperate Characters isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Frank D. Gilroy

SMShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine
Sophie Bentwood
KMKenneth Mars
Kenneth Mars
Otto Bentwood
STSada Thompson
Sada Thompson
Claire
JSJack Somack
Jack Somack
Leon
GOGerald S. O'Loughlin
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Charlie
CG
Chris Gampel
Mike Holstein
MH
Mary Alan Hokanson
Flo Holstein
RBRobert Bauer
Robert Bauer
Young Man
CKCarol Kane
Carol Kane
Young Girl
MHMichael Higgins
Michael Higgins
Francis Early
MM
Michael McAloney
Raconteur
WRWallace Rooney
Wallace Rooney
Man on Subway

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Desperate Characters — streaming FAQ

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Is Desperate Characters on Netflix?

No, Desperate Characters is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

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