Black Widow (1987)
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50% of critics liked it
(16 reviews) -
42% of users liked it
(3,682 ratings)
Black Widow bears no relation to the 1954 film of the same name--beyond its characterization of the female as the deadlier of the species, that is. Debra Winger stars as a federal agent who has sworn to bring Theresa Russell to justice. Ms. Russell has married several millionaires who have all died… More Black Widow bears no relation to the 1954 film of the same name--beyond its characterization of the female as the deadlier of the species, that is. Debra Winger stars as a federal agent who has sworn to bring Theresa Russell to justice. Ms. Russell has married several millionaires who have all died mysterious deaths, for which she has remained undetected because she has assumed a number of different identities. Ms. Winger is the only person in her department who suspects that all of the deceased millionaires' widows are the same person. Finally tracking down Russell, Winger finds herself inexorably becoming friends with the charming murderess. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Bob Rafelson
- Written By
- Ronald Bass
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
R,
- In Theaters
- Feb 6, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Disappointing erotic thriller, despite the sexy actresses
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The performances by Theresa Russell and Debra Winger were superb.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Black Widow is an engaging and mesmerizing psychological thriller.
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Blake Davis, KFOR Channel 4 News
A smart, twisty, stylish thriller with a good Debra Winger performance.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Weaves quite an intriguing web
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Cast
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Debra Winger
as Alexandra Barnes
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Theresa Russell
as Catharine
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Sami Frey
as Paul Nuytten
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Dennis Hopper
as Ben Dumers
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Nicol Williamson
as William Macauley
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Diane Ladd
as Etta
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Terry O'Quinn
as Bruce
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Lois Smith
as Sara
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D.W. Moffett
as Michael
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Leo Rossi
as Ricci
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Mary Woronov
as Shelley
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Rutanya Alda
as Irene
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James Hong
as Shin
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Raleigh Bond
as Martin
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Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot
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Christian Clemenson
as Artie
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Wayne Heffley
as Etta's Husband
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Thomas Hill
as Attorney
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Danny Kamekona
as Detective
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Robert J. Peters
as Steward
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Julie Robinson
as Underwater and Diving Double
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Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad
as Tran
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Johnny S.B. Willis
as James
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Gene Callahan
as Mr. Foster
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David Mamet
as Herb
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Richard E. Arnold
as Doctor
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Tee Dennard
as Sid
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Denise Dennison
as Stewardess
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Chris S. Ducey
as Poker Player
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Kate Hall
as Young Girl
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Marcia Holley
as Underwater and Diving Double
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David Kasparian
as Limo Driver
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Bea Kiyohara
as Clerk
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Darrah Meeley
as Dawn
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Mick Muldoon
as Doorman
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Juleen Murray
as Attendant
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Allen Nause
as Clerk
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Ed Pang
as Waiter
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George Ricord
as Italian Man
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Donegan Smith
as Reporter
