Synopsis
A struggling young musician and devoted fan of Ricky Nelson wants to be just like his idol and become a rock star.
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Cast
- Brad PittJohnny Suede
- Catherine KeenerYvonne
- Calvin LevelsDeke
- Alison MoirDarlette
- Nick CaveFreak Storm
- Peter McRobbieFlip Doubt
- Ashley GardnerEllen
- Dennis ParlatoDalton
- Ron VawterWinston
- Tina LouiseMrs. Fontaine
Recommendations
- 80
Empire
Offbeat, stylish and packed with some wonderfully bizarro moments. - 80
Variety
One-time cameraman, DiCillo exploits pastel colors to advantage in order to flesh out Johnny's fantasy world. Brad Pitt, fresh from stealing scenes in Thelma & Louise, gives Johnny the right kind of innocent appeal, and the rest of the cast surround him with loving care. - 80
Los Angeles Times
Johnny Suede has an astonishingly consistent tone and a remarkably talented and cohesive cast. [21 Aug 1992] - 75
Rolling Stone
There's no denying the kick of Pitt's memorably offbeat performance and writer-director Tom DiCillo's stylish debut. - 67
Austin Chronicle
DiCillo's humorous insight into the post-modern culture manifests into vivid characterizations that are enhanced by credible cast performances. - 60
The New York Times
A comedy so lazily hip and so laid back that it often seems to be asleep. - 50
TV Guide Magazine
Johnny Suede's stylish, dreamlike mood and abstract dialogue cannot compensate for its unsatisfying storyline and characters. - 25
Christian Science Monitor
The story is too self-conscious about its offbeat qualities, becoming so cool that it practically freezes on the screen.
