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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992) 4.8
An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention. Director:Allan MoyleWriter:Grace Cary Bickley |
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Mrs. Elizabeth Louise 'Betty Lou' Perkins
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Detective Alex Perkins
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Attorney Ann Orkin
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Andy Romano | ... |
Herrick
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Detective Frank
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Mr. Marchat
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Reba Bush
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Billie Neal | ... |
Gail
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Gale Mayron | ... |
Pearl
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Charleen Barnes
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Reathel Bean | ... |
Bob Barnes
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Betty Lou is a librarian in a very small town. Her husband, Alex, is a police detective who takes her for granted. She is the ultimate mouse. After a gangland figure is mysteriously murdered in town, she finds the murder weapon, but can't get anyone's attention to tell them (we're talking very mousy, here). Finally in a fit of frustration she fires it in a restroom and when taken to the police station insists she is the murderer. It has the desired effect, people do pay attention to her. With hints at social graces from the hookers in her cell block, she's on her way. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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The Notoriously Hilarious Comedy! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexuality and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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21 August 1992 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Arma de Betty Lou See more »Box Office
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$3,721,911 (USA)Company Credits
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Reba Bush: Yeah.
Alex Perkins: How do you know she like gone with the wind?
Reba Bush: She's a friend of mine.
Alex Perkins: Jesus, she knows everybody. Where the hell was I?
Reba Bush: Well, sugar, I think that was a real good question.
Alex Perkins: What do you mean?
Reba Bush: Where were you?
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Written by Norman Newell and Riz Ortolani
Performed by Perry Como
Courtesy of RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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Alex Perkins: You know my wife?Reba Bush: Yeah.
Alex Perkins: How do you know she like gone with the wind?
Reba Bush: She's a friend of mine.
Alex Perkins: Jesus, she knows everybody. Where the hell was I?
Reba Bush: Well, sugar, I think that was a real good question.
Alex Perkins: What do you mean?
Reba Bush: Where were you?
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"Forget Domani"Written by Norman Newell and Riz Ortolani
Performed by Perry Como
Courtesy of RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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A bit too violent to be a comedy, but come on folks, it wasn't that bad. The story is that behind every person is someone to know, and that every person needs to risk and live.
OK, granted Beaudeen didn't have to use the knife in such graphic manners, but overall, good dialogue and decent acting.