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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992)
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Overview
Release Date:
21 August 1992 (USA) moreTagline:
She was a nobody until someone found... morePlot:
An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Enjoyable romantic comedy moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Mrs. Elizabeth Louise 'Betty Lou' Perkins | |
| Eric Thal | ... | Detective Alex Perkins | |
| Alfre Woodard | ... | Attorney Ann Orkin | |
| Julianne Moore | ... | Elinor | |
| Andy Romano | ... | Herrick | |
| Ray McKinnon | ... | Detective Frank | |
| William Forsythe | ... | William 'Billy' Beaudeen | |
| Xander Berkeley | ... | Mr. Marchat | |
| Michael O'Neill | ... | Jergens | |
| Christopher John Fields | ... | Brown | |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Reba Bush | |
| Billie Neal | ... | Gail | |
| Gale Mayron | ... | Pearl | |
| Faye Grant | ... | Charleen Barnes | |
| Reathel Bean | ... | Bob Barnes |
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Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexuality and language.Parents Guide:
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89 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Betty Lou Perkins: Look at this: Barry Manilow, Debbie Boone, Paul Anka in Vegas. This guy deserved to be shot. moreSoundtrack:
Baby, What You Want Me to Do moreFAQ
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I beg to differ with the previous reviewer. On the contrary, this film does have a plot and is funny, with a rewarding ending. It is a light comedy, true. What I liked about it is that it is not just another cookie-cutter formula Hollywood movie. The plot is unique and believable, the writing is intelligent, the acting is adequate, the conclusion is appropriate to the plot. The two main characters, Betty Lou and Alex, grow and mature from their initial portrayal.
It is not a major film, but it is rewarding in its own way, an enjoyable way to spend 89 minutes. Lots of fun.