On this day March 29 1985 Desperately Seeking Susan premiered in theaters. Directed by Susan Seidelman the offbeat comedy starred Rosanna Arquette and pop icon Madonna in her first major film role.
The story followed a bored New Jersey housewife who becomes obsessed with the life of a free-spirited woman she only knows through personal ads. After a bump on the head leads to mistaken identity the two women’s lives become tangled in a whirlwind of adventure across New York City. With a modest $4.5 million budget the film became a surprise box office hit earning $27.3 million. Madonna’s style and attitude helped define the film’s vibe and made it a standout moment in 80s pop culture.
80s insight: Madonna wore many of her own clothes in the movie and her look in Desperately Seeking Susan helped spark fashion trends among fans worldwide.
The story followed a bored New Jersey housewife who becomes obsessed with the life of a free-spirited woman she only knows through personal ads. After a bump on the head leads to mistaken identity the two women’s lives become tangled in a whirlwind of adventure across New York City. With a modest $4.5 million budget the film became a surprise box office hit earning $27.3 million. Madonna’s style and attitude helped define the film’s vibe and made it a standout moment in 80s pop culture.
80s insight: Madonna wore many of her own clothes in the movie and her look in Desperately Seeking Susan helped spark fashion trends among fans worldwide.
