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Black Widow (1987)

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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

R, 1 hr. 41 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Bob Rafelson

Written By: Ronald Bass

In Theaters: Feb 6, 1987 Wide

On DVD: Feb 3, 2004

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Cast

Debra Winger
Alexandra Barnes
Theresa Russell
Catharine
Sami Frey
Paul Nuytten
Dennis Hopper
Ben Dumers
Nicol Williamson
William Macauley
Diane Ladd
Etta
Terry O'Quinn
Bruce
Lois Smith
Sara
D.W. Moffett
Michael
Leo Rossi
Ricci
Mary Woronov
Shelley
Rutanya Alda
Irene
James Hong
Shin
Raleigh Bond
Martin
Al Cerullo
Helicopter Pilot
Christian Clemenson
Artie
Wayne Heffley
Etta's Husband
Thomas Hill
Attorney
Danny Kamekona
Detective
Robert J. Peters
Steward
Julie Robinson
Underwater and Diving D...
Arsenio "Sonny" Trinidad
Tran
Johnny S.B. Willis
James
Gene Callahan
Mr. Foster
David Mamet
Herb
Richard E. Arnold
Doctor
Tee Dennard
Sid
Denise Dennison
Stewardess
Chris S. Ducey
Poker Player
Kate Hall
Young Girl
Marcia Holley
Underwater and Diving D...
David Kasparian
Limo Driver
Bea Kiyohara
Clerk
Darrah Meeley
Dawn
Mick Muldoon
Doorman
Juleen Murray
Attendant
Allen Nause
Clerk
Ed Pang
Waiter
George Ricord
Italian Man
Donegan Smith
Reporter

Critic Reviews for Black Widow

All Critics (22) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (7) | DVD (1)

The performances by Theresa Russell and Debra Winger were superb.

July 20, 2004 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Black Widow is an engaging and mesmerizing psychological thriller.

February 3, 2004 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

A smart, twisty, stylish thriller with a good Debra Winger performance.

September 12, 2003 Comment

Blake Davis

KFOR Channel 4 News

Weaves quite an intriguing web

September 17, 2002 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

Stylish and sleek, yet also rather slow.

July 25, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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"Black Widow" starring Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Diane Ladd, and Dennis Hopper is a very good mystery/thriller. Debra Winger is a very talented actress and is very good as the reporter in this film. Winger is the career driven reporter looking into a woman that possibly has married several wealthy men and killed

September 28, 2008

Mason Williams

Super Reviewer

Pretty dated in looks and it took a while to warm up, likeable, but nothing special

June 28, 2007

Lady D'arbanville

Super Reviewer

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