The Bedroom Window (1987)

Terry is having an affair with his boss' wife Sylvia. One night after an office party they are together and Sylvia witnesses an attack on Denise from Terry's bedroom window. She doesn't ... See full summary »

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writers:

Anne Holden (novel), Curtis Hanson (screenplay)

Stars:

Steve Guttenberg, Elizabeth McGovern, Isabelle Huppert

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Guttenberg	...	Terry Lambert
Elizabeth McGovern	...	Denise
Isabelle Huppert	...	Sylvia Wentworth
Paul Shenar	...	Collin Wentworth
Carl Lumbly	...	Det. Quirke
Wallace Shawn	...	Henderson's Attorney
Frederick Coffin	...	Det. Jessup
Brad Greenquist	...	Carl Henderson
Robert Schenkkan	...	State Attorney Peters
Maury Chaykin	...	Pool Player
Sara Carlson	...	Dancing Girl
Mark Margolis	...	Man in Phone Booth
Kate McGregor-Stewart	...	Blowsy Neighbor
Penelope Allen	...	Judge
Myvanwy Jenn	...	Maid

Storyline

Terry is having an affair with his boss' wife Sylvia. One night after an office party they are together and Sylvia witnesses an attack on Denise from Terry's bedroom window. She doesn't want to expose their relationship and so is reluctant about talking to the police. Terry, wanting to help, gives the police the description of the attacker. He soon becomes the main suspect in the case. He then sets to find the real rapist/killer with some help from victim Denise.

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Plot Keywords:

wig | truck | stealing a car | reference to pepsi | being followed in a car | 

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Taglines:

Adultery ... Murder ... Deception ...

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 January 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Das Schlafzimmerfenster

Filming Locations:

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$12,640,385 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Sabotage (1936)

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Soundtracks

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Written by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (as Felix Mendlessohn)
Performed by The Winston-Salem Symphony
Peter Perret, Conductor

User Reviews

Close The Window Please

A young man named Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg) has a romantic fling with his bosses' wife. With their bedroom "activities" in progress, an outside assault occurs that gets Lambert involved, ultimately in murder.

The film's underlying "all for love" theme is not really credible. Plot contrivances, along with incredulous coincidences and improbable timing imply a screenplay that was not well thought out. Further, the lead role in this film calls for a serious actor who can express some feeling. "Police Academy" Guttenberg, boyish and goofy looking, does not lend credibility to the role. That, combined with a dubious script closes any window of believability in this overwrought thriller. And that's too bad because "The Bedroom Window" does present a fairly engaging noir look, as a result of some great lighting and camera work. Production design is also quite good.

The film's visual style is about all I can recommend in the way of interest. The ending is rather melodramatic, and includes some unintentional humor in some scenes that involve a man in a phone booth.