Black Widow1987
Black Widow (1987)
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Cast
as Alexandra Barnes
as Catharine
as Paul Nuytten
as Ben Dumers
as William Macauley
as Etta
as Bruce
as Sara
as Michael
as Ricci
as Shelley
as Irene
as Shin
as Doctor
as Detective
as Etta's Husband
as Martin
as Reporter
as Artie
as Tran
as Dawn
as Young Girl
as Italian Man
as Clerk
as Poker Player
as Sid
as Herb
as James
as Mr. Foster
as Attorney
as Attendant
as Waiter
as Clerk
as Stewardess
as Steward
as Limo Driver
as Doorman
as Underwater and Diving Double
as Underwater and Diving Double
as Helicopter Pilot
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Critic Reviews for Black Widow
All Critics (22) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (11) | DVD (1)
Black Widow is an interesting movie struggling to escape from a fatal overload of commercial considerations.
... it's good to see the director of "Five Easy Pieces" in the saddle again.
...a relatively familiar premise that is, for the most part, utilized to better-than-expected effect by Rafelson...
The femme fatale [is] brilliantly portrayed by the ravishing Theresa Russell.
It sets itself up for brilliance yet settles for formulaic tepidness.
Dated '80s crime drama has nudity, strong language.
Audience Reviews for Black Widow
Yes, we all know that the title gives us the idea that this movie will be predictable, but it's actually not! Instead of the usual Private Eye man on the case who falls in love with the lady, we get a female agent who is just as crafty as the black widow is. This is a very different and very cool thriller, and I recommend it.
Super Reviewer
"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 them all for the money....very well done and worth watching.
Super Reviewer
Pretty dated in looks and it took a while to warm up, likeable, but nothing special
Super Reviewer
Black Widow Quotes
| Bruce: | A complex series of seductions and murders? That's just not something you see a woman do. |
| Alexandra Barnes: | Oh, really? What part do you think a woman is not up to? The seduction or the murder? |
| William Macauley: | I put on a bristle here and a bristle there, and turned myself into a porcupine. |
| Catharine: | Well, you know, it's such an old joke... how do two porcupines make love?...Very carefully. |
| Catharine: | I'll tell you two things about me: I'm very rich, and I'm very wealthy. |