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A Dangerous Woman (1993)

R 102 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   3 December 1993 (USA)
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Martha Horgan, a naive woman with an intellectual impairment who lives with her aunt Frances in a small town... See full summary »

Writers:

Mary McGarry Morris (novel), Naomi Foner (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laurie Metcalf ...
Anita Bell
Debra Winger ...
Martha Horgan
Barbara Hershey ...
Frances Beechum
John Terry ...
Steve Bell
Maggie Gyllenhaal ...
Patsy Bell
Jake Gyllenhaal ...
Edward (as Jacob Gyllenhaal)
Myles Sheridan Myles Sheridan ...
Paul
Chloe Webb ...
Birdie
Richard Riehle ...
John
Viveka Davis ...
Mercy
Gabriel Byrne ...
Mackey
Paul Dooley ...
Tupperware Salesman
David Strathairn ...
Getso
Brad Blaisdell ...
Wesley
Warren Munson ...
Gately
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Storyline

Martha Horgan, a naive woman with an intellectual impairment who lives with her aunt Frances in a small town, is known for always telling the truth. She works at a dry cleaner, where her compulsive truth-telling leads her to report to the boss that another employee has been stealing from the cash register. The thief, in turn, accuses Martha, and she loses her job. In the mean time, a mysterious stranger named Mackey appears at Martha's residence after learning that Aunt Frances needs her porch repaired. Mackey is hired and becomes intimately involved with Martha... which only leads to tragedy. Written by A K 4 7 <ak47@cyberverse.com>  

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some graphic sexuality, strong language and a scene of violence See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Uma Mulher Perigosa See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$1,497,222 (USA)
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Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Glenn Close was the original casting decision to play Debra Winger's aunt, while Jeff Bridges and Jason Patric were both considered for the male lead. See more »

Connections

References Lethal Weapon (1987) See more »