Fatal Beauty (1987)

Rita Rizzoli is a narcotics cop with a plethora of disguises. When a drug shipment is hijacked, the thieves don't know that the drug is unusually pure and packs of 'Fatal Beauty' begin ... See full summary »

Director:

Tom Holland

Writers:

Bill Svanoe (story), Hilary Henkin (screenplay),

Stars:

Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Rubén Blades

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Rita Rizzoli
Sam Elliott	...	Mike Marshak
Rubén Blades	...	Carl Jimenez (as Ruben Blades)
Harris Yulin	...	Conrad Kroll
John P. Ryan	...	Lt. Kellerman
Jennifer Warren	...	Cecile Jaeger
Brad Dourif	...	Leo Nova
Mike Jolly	...	Earl Skinner
Charles Hallahan	...	Deputy Getz
David Harris	...	Raphael
James Le Gros	...	Zack Jaeger
Neill Barry	...	Denny Miflin
Mark Pellegrino	...	Frankenstein
Clayton Landey	...	Jimmy Silver
Fred Asparagus	...	Delgadillo

Storyline

Rita Rizzoli is a narcotics cop with a plethora of disguises. When a drug shipment is hijacked, the thieves don't know that the drug is unusually pure and packs of 'Fatal Beauty' begin turning up next to too many dead bodies. Mike works for the original owner of the drugs and tries to tell himself that since he does not handle the drugs, he is 'clean'. Mike becomes Rita's constant companion as the drug hijackers (who are nearly psychotic and very well armed) are hunted, while more and more bodies continue to turn up.

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Plot Keywords:

drugs | shot in the ass | mansion | ford mustang | bulletproof vest | 

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Taglines:

An earthquake is about to hit L.A. It's called Detective Rita Rizoli.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Beauté fatale

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$12,046,526 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), CST Telecommunications

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This movie has been called a female version of Beverly Hills Cop, a film which starred Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley. 'Efilmcritic.com' called Whoopi Goldberg's character in this film Axela Foley.

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Goofs

When Delgadillo says "Look at this. They even stamped the package wrong!" his mouth doesn't match what he is saying.

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Quotes

Rita Rizzoli: You know, now that I see you, it raises a question in my mind.
Conrad Kroll: Yeah, what's that?
Rita Rizzoli: Does that come in adult size?

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Connections

Referenced in Century of Black Cinema (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Make It My Night"
Written by Danny Sembello and Tony Haynes
Performed by Donna Allen
Courtesy of Atlantic Records

User Reviews

I worked in the film Fatal Beauty.

I actually worked in the film Fatal Beauty. Now, dont get me wrong, I didnt have any lines, and wasnt actually a character in it. I was what you call ATMOSPHERE. The atmosphere people are the ones that walk around in the background of scenes. I had heard from a friend that there was a new Whoopi Goldberg film in the process, and that they needed more atmosphere people for one or two of the scenes. I jumped at the chance and ran down. They were filming the beginning credit scenes in down town East Los Angeles.... and I mean the deepest of EAST LOS ANGELES!!!! First, they dressed me up as a male prostitute, and then later as a .... I guess you would say a JOHN.... you know, the ones that pay the prostitues, or at least thats what they told me.

And you can actually see me in the final cut... nope, this guy didnt end up on the cutting room floor!! In the beginning of the film, you see Whoopi walking down the street, as she heads to a local bar in which she is wearing a leopard print gold jacket , yellow mini skirt, blonde wig, and sunglasses in the shape of two hands with red fingernails. Just befor she enters the bar,... (credits still rolling, and music playing), they do a camera shot of the bar from accross the street..... THATS WHERE YOU SEE ME!! I walk right in front of the camera with my arm over the shoulder of an absolutely beautiful woman. And, WHALA!!! Im imortalized in a Whoopi Goldberg film forever!! I had a blast!!.... And yes, I did like the film. As far as Im concerned,.... Whoopi Goldberg doesnt make bad films!! There was lots of action, a little romance, and fine acting. A must see..... and dont forget to look for me!

:) Sincerly, Scott Christopher