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The Rich Man's Wife (1996)

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This is a domestic thriller in the Hitchcock mode with a legalistic twist involving that modern invention, the prenuptial agreement. Halle Berry stars as Josie Potenza, the unhappy wife of alcoholic, philandering executive Tony Potenza (Christopher McDonald). Josie is unfaithful too, but she wants to salvage her marriage and proposes an alcohol-free vacation in a remote backwoods location. Tony agrees, but soon after they arrive, he's called back to work. Angry and lonely, Josie goes to a nearby

R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Amy Holden Jones

In Theaters: Sep 13, 1996 Wide

On DVD: Apr 17, 2001

Cast

Halle Berry
Jose Potenza
Christopher McDonald
Tony Potenza
Clive Owen
Jake Golden
Peter Greene
Cole
Clea Lewis
GoldenNora
Frankie Faison
Ron Lewis
Charles Hallahan
Dan Fredricks
Alexandra Hedison
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'Who is Keyser S�ze?' Hard to believe, but the signature line from The Usual Suspects has everything to do with this limp 'from-hell' thriller.

September 10, 2005 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

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Complete and total crap!

April 28, 2008

jay nixon

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It would have been a better TV movie. They would just have to take a couple of graphically violent scenes. Just not very good: dialogue was weak and it was predictable. I'd say, if you haven't seen it at this point, don't bother.

November 20, 2008