Question 1

Why did Camel withdraw a $5,000 sponsorship from the film?

Accepted Answer

Camel withdrew the sponsorship because of a scene where Dez tells Roberta that she 'should stop smoking.'

Question 2

Which actress initially wanted to play Susan but was cast as Roberta instead?

Accepted Answer

Rosanna Arquette expressed a desire to play Susan after reading the script, but producers wanted her for the lead role of Roberta.

Question 3

How did identical triplets end up in a scene outside the publishing house?

Accepted Answer

Director Susan Seidelman noticed triplets Robert Shafran, David Kellman, and Eddy Galland walking down the street during setup and added them to capture the theme of doubling.

Question 4

What major festival was 'Desperately Seeking Susan' part of in 1985?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Cannes Film Festival in 1985, as well as the Locarno International Film Festival that same year.

Question 5

Who plays the free-spirited woman that Roberta becomes fascinated with?

Accepted Answer

Madonna plays the character Susan, the free-spirited woman Roberta reads about in personal columns.

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