Keeping up an image can be a full time job.|Aug. 18, 1991|Switzerland | France | United States|97 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: Johnny Suede is a 1991 film about a young man with a bold attitude and a towering pompadour who dreams of becoming a rock and roll star like his idol, Ricky Nelson. Johnny has all the style he needs—except for a pair of black suede shoes. One night, as if by fate, a pair of black suede shoes falls at his feet after he leaves a nightclub. This stroke of luck seems to set things in motion for Johnny. He soon meets Darlette, a mysterious and alluring bohemian woman, and they spend the night together. Despite her abusive, gun-toting boyfriend, Johnny begins to see Darlette regularly. However, when he is forced to pawn his guitar to pay rent, Darlette suddenly leaves him without explanation.
Heartbroken and aimless, Johnny receives help from his friend Deke, who lends him money to retrieve his guitar from the pawnshop. Together, they form a band. As Johnny struggles with Darlette’s departure, he crosses paths with Yvonne, a wise and grounded woman who teaches him that life holds more value than simply chasing after a pair of black suede shoes. Through his journey, Johnny learns important lessons about love, self-worth, and the true meaning of fulfillment.
Cast director: Tom DiCillo
Cast actor: Brad Pitt, Calvin Levels, Catherine Keener, Nick Cave, Alison Moir, Samuel L. Jackson, Ron Vawter, Tina Louise, Peter McRobbie, Ashley Gardner
Original name: Johnny Suede