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She-Devil (1989) -- An awkward and fat woman lives in the suburbs with her husband. She becomes a a monster who wants to revenge that her husband was seduced by an authoress who writes trash fiction.

Overview

User Rating:
4.6/10   5,018 votes
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Director:
Susan Seidelman
Writers (WGA):
Fay Weldon (novel)
Barry Strugatz (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
8 December 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
Revenge Is Sweet... And Low.
Plot:
An awkward and fat woman lives in the suburbs with her husband. She becomes a a monster who wants to revenge that her husband was seduced by an authoress who writes trash fiction. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Streep Nom #9 and Act III: Funny Lady
 (From FilmExperience. 10 July 2009, 10:38 PM, PDT)

Streep at 60: Chamaeleonidae Erotica
 (From FilmExperience. 30 June 2009, 6:29 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Not enough praise was given to this little gem... more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Meryl Streep ... Mary Fisher

Roseanne ... Ruth Patchett (as Roseanne Barr)

Ed Begley Jr. ... Bob
Linda Hunt ... Hooper
Sylvia Miles ... Mrs. Fisher
Elisebeth Peters ... Nicolette Patchett
Bryan Larkin ... Andy Patchett

A Martinez ... Garcia

Maria Pitillo ... Olivia Honey

Mary Louise Wilson ... Mrs. Trumper
Susan Willis ... Ute
Jack Gilpin ... Larry
Robin Leach ... Himself
Nitchie Barrett ... Bob's Secretary
June Gable ... Realtor
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Additional Details

Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
A billboard of Batman (1989) can be seen in the scene in Times Square. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The handwriting on the list that Ruth has made of Bob's assets changes several times throughout the movie. more
Quotes:
Bob: I had every intention into seeing this marrage through. I'm gonna tell ya something, Ruth... Life is made up of assets and liabilies. As a man I have four basic assets: *one*, a home, that is my castle; *two*, a family, that is loving and devoted; *three*, a successful career that I worked very hard to maintain; and *four*, the freedom to enjoy the fruits of my labor. But when it comes to liabillities, I have only one.
[shouts]
Bob: Thats you, Ruth! And I'm not gonna let you ruin everything
[yells]
Bob: I've worked so hard for! You're a bad mother, a lousy wife, and a terrible cook! In fact, have you looked in a *mirror* recently? I don't even you're a woman. You know what you are? You're a *she-devil*!
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Movie Connections:
Features "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (1984) more
Soundtrack:
It's Getting Hot more

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11 out of 13 people found the following comment useful:-
Not enough praise was given to this little gem..., 6 August 2004
8/10
Author: Sandcat2004 from Seattle

I will admit from the outset that I have a soft spot for the trio of Seidelman films made in the mid-80's and early 90's-- Desperately Seeking Susan, Making Mr. Right, and this film. There is something playful and quite outrageous about all three of the aforementioned movies with She Devil being the funniest due to great performances by the entire cast, even Roseanne Barr. Although this movie was disregarded by most critics and ignored at the box office, it is truly a funny film with its cartoon-like situations and over-the-top characters. Regardless of what everyone says, check out this film, especially when you find yourself in the mood for a cute and campy movie that is reminiscent of some of the great comedies of the 80's, such as Ruthless People.

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