Desperate (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Desperate is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Peter Markle, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. In this thinly-veiled, though uncredited, new version of Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not," here a prospective series pilot, an ex-sailor living in Key West, chartering out boats and struggling to forget his past, is lured into a dangerous rendezvous with Cuban gunrunners.
Who’s in it. Desperate stars John Savage as Noah, Meg Foster as Dorymae, Chris Burke as Louis and Liane Langland as Deirdre O'Donohue, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desperate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Desperate?
- Desperate stars John Savage, Meg Foster, Chris Burke, Liane Langland and Andrew Robinson.
- When was Desperate released?
- Desperate was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.