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A struggling young musician and devoted fan of Ricky Nelson wants to be just like his idol and become a rock star. Tom DiCillo. Director, Writer. Full Cast & Crew.
Feature directorial debut for noted cinematographer Tom DiCillo who holds a BA in Creative Writing from Old Dominion University and an MA from NYU's Graduate Film School. DiCillo wrote and starred in the original "Johnny Suede," a one-man show performed at New York's Home for Contemporary Theater in 1987. Began shooting late November 1990.
Aug 30, 2005 · "Johnny Suede" is a wonderfully refreshing off-beat comedy that blends surrealism and a critical pop-culture sensibility while challenging film conventions in a playful, entertaining way. The story follows would-be retro rocker "Johnny" (Brad Pitt) though his adventures in love and music.
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A struggling young musician and devoted fan of Ricky Nelson wants to be just like his idol and become a rock star. 124 1 h 32 min 1992. 13+. Music Videos and Concerts · Romance · Comedy · Drama. This video is currently unavailable. to watch in your location.
Johnny Suede is probably my favorite movie of all time. There’s something about the writing and the imagery, and Brad Pitts performance, and the songs.. this movie is forever burned into my psyche. Been watching it since I was 15. I think this movie is just part of who I am now.
Tom DiCillo’s Johnny Suede is a charming, low-key comedy with just enough offbeat moments to keep it going and a delightful movie-star performance by Brad Pitt. Everything about Johnny Suede is a bit off-kilter, from setting the film in the most rundown sections of Brooklyn, giving it a postapocalyptic feel, to the hero’s towering pompadour.
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