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Surviving Desire

199253mHal Hartley
IMDb 7.2

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Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.

ComedyDramaRomance
PhilosophyLoversEnglish Professor

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What is Surviving Desire (1992) about?

Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.

Who stars in Surviving Desire?

Surviving Desire stars Martin Donovan (Jude), Matt Malloy (Henry), Rebecca Nelson (Katie), Julie Kessler (Jill), Mary B. Ward (Sophie). The film was directed by Hal Hartley.

How long is Surviving Desire?

Surviving Desire has a runtime of 53 min and premiered in 1992.

Is Surviving Desire worth watching?

Surviving Desire holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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