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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992)

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An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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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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Jergens
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Brown
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Reba Bush
Billie Neal ...
Gail
Gale Mayron ...
Pearl
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Charleen Barnes
Reathel Bean ...
Bob Barnes
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Storyline

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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She was a nobody until someone found... See more »

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Comedy | Mystery

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Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexuality and language | See all certifications »

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21 August 1992 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

A Arma de Betty Lou  »

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$3,721,911 (USA)
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1.85 : 1
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Quotes

Ann Orkin: Eight years I went to law school. Three times I took the bar. I finally geta a client and my client is a lunatic.
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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girls Town (1994) See more »

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"Born Free"
Written by Don Black and John Barry
Performed by Matt Monro (as Matt Monroe)
Courtesy of Capitol Records
By Arrangement with CEMA Special Markets
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Surprisingly good movie!
29 June 2003 | by (Memphis, TN) – See all my reviews

I thought this movie was going to be light and funny--and it WAS in some parts. Alfree Woodard and Faye Grant give especially good performances. Faye Grant's character is a scream! And Julianne Moore is great as Betty Lou's sister. But when it got to the suspenseful parts, it went beyond light and funny. It was surprisingly good. I enjoyed every minute of it.


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