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Black Widow( 1987)

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She mates and she kills.

Overview

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Debra Winger

      Alexandra "Alex" Barnes

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      Theresa Russell

      Catharine Petersen

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      Sami Frey

      Paul Nuytten

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      Dennis Hopper

      Ben Dumers

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      Nicol Williamson

      William McCrory

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      Terry O'Quinn

      Bruce

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      James Hong

      H. Shin

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      Diane Ladd

      Etta

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      D.W. Moffett

      Michael

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      Lois Smith

      Sara

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      Leo Rossi

      Ricci

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      Danny Kamekona

      Detective

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      Rutanya Alda

      Irene

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      Mary Woronov

      Shelley

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      Raleigh Bond

      Martin

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      Donegan Smith

      Reporter

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      Christian Clemenson

      Artie

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      Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad

      Tran

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      Darrah Meeley

      Dawn

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      Kate Hall

      Young Girl

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      George Ricord

      Italian Man

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      Richard Arnold

      Doctor

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      Bea Kiyohara

      Clerk

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      Chris S. Ducey

      Poker Player

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      Tee Dennard

      Sid

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      David Mamet

      Herb

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      Johnny "Sugarbear" Willis

      James

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      Gene Callahan

      Mr. Foster

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      Thomas Hill

      Attorney

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      Juleen Murray

      Attendant

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      Ed Pang

      Waiter

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      Allen Nause

      Clerk

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      Denise Hewitt

      Stewardess (as Denise Dennison)

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      Robert J. Peters

      Steward

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      Rick Shuster

      Helicopter Pilot

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      Al Cerullo

      Helicopter Pilot

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      David Kasparian

      Limo Driver

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      Mick Muldoon

      Doorman

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      Wayne Heffley

      Etta's Husband

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      Brian Haley

      Seattle Cop (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 2Discussion

    A review by John Chard

    7
    Written by John Chard on Wed Jan 06 2016
    The female of the species is more deadly than the male. Black Widow is directed by Bob Rafelson and written by Ronald Bass. It stars Debra Winger and Theresa Russell. Music is by Michael Small and cinematography by Conrad L. Hall. Two women. Catherine marries men for their money, then murders them. The other, Alexandra Barnes is on her tail, getting in close to hopefully expose her crimes... Rafelson's neo-noir homages the film noir femme fatales of the 40s and 50s with a high degree of success. There's much potency in the screenplay that puts it firmly in the noir universe. Flip flopp...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    10500000.00

    Revenue

    25205460.00

    Keywords

    • neo-noir