Don Juan DeMarco


Don Juan DeMarco is a 1994 American romantic comedydrama film starring Johnny Depp as John Arnold DeMarco, a man who believes himself to be Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Clad in a cape and domino mask, DeMarco undergoes psychiatric treatment with Marlon Brandos character, Dr. Jack Mickler, to cure him of his apparent delusion. But the psychiatric sessions have an unexpected effect on the psychiatric staff, some of whom find themselves inspired by DeMarcos delusion the most profoundly affected is Dr. Mickler himself, who rekindles the romance in his complacent marriage.

Psychiatrist Jack Mickler Marlon Brando dissuades a wouldbe suicidea 21yearold, costumed like Zorro and claiming to be Don Juan Johnny Depp, who is then held for a tenday review in a mental institution. Mickler, who is about to retire, insists on doing the evaluation and conducts it without medicating the youth. Don Juan tells his storyborn in Mexico, the death of his father, a year in a harem, and finding true love and being rejected on a remote island. Listening enlivens Micklers relationship with his own wife, Marilyn Faye Dunaway. As the ten days tick down and pressure mounts on Mickler to support the youths indefinite confinement, finding reality within the romantic imagination becomes Jacks last professional challenge.The film features the original Bryan Adams song, Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? the lyrics incorporate quotes from Depps character, and the melody is used as a musical motif throughout the film. In addition, the song itself is performed three times, once by Selena and a mariachi band serenading the characters in Spanish, once by Jose Hernandez and Nydia, as background music again in Spanish, and once by Bryan Adams during the closing credits. The song is also available on the soundtrack. The song was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 68th Academy Awards, but lost to Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas. ........

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