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The Rich Man's Wife (1996)

R 94 min  -  Thriller  -   13 September 1996 (USA)
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A rich man's wife finds she has a bad prenuptial agreement with an even worse husband. Over drinks with a stranger... See full summary »

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Amy Holden Jones
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Halle Berry ...
Peter Greene ...
Clive Owen ...
Jake Golden
Frankie Faison ...
Detective Ron Lewis
Charles Hallahan Charles Hallahan ...
Detective Dan Fredricks
Allan Rich ...
Bill Adolphe
Clea Lewis Clea Lewis ...
Nora Golden
Christopher McDonald ...
Loyda Ramos ...
Grace
William Crossett William Crossett ...
Cab Driver
Eddie Francis Eddie Francis ...
Bartender
Lou DiMaggio Lou DiMaggio ...
Party Guest
Alexandra Hedison ...
Party Guest
John Paragon ...
Maitre D'
Marc Shelton Marc Shelton ...
Instateller Man
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Storyline

A rich man's wife finds she has a bad prenuptial agreement with an even worse husband. Over drinks with a stranger, she fantasizes about doing her husband in to void the prenupt. The stranger decides to turn her imagination into reality much to the wife's surprise. Written by Greg Mintz <GM.Augusta@worldnet.att.net>  

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Taglines:

The price of wealth just went up. See more »

Genres:

Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence and language See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Жена богача See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,132,151 (USA) (15 September 1996) (1006 Screens)

Gross:

$8,538,318 (USA) (5 January 1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Spoiler: According to Cinematographer Haskell Wexler, after the test screening the ending was changed as "the bad guy at the end didn't die badly enough. As it was, Halle Berry shot the guy, bang, he died. When we redid the scene, she shot him, kicked him in the nuts, struck him with a hatchet so he fell back, shattering a car windscreen before hitting the ground, where we stabbed him with a high heel..." See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the garage scene, Josie shoots Cole several times. In one shot, the pistol slide locks back, indicating an empty magazine. In the next shot, she shoots him again while he is on the ground. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Detective Dan Fredricks: [removing woman's handcuffs] Have a seat. Now I want you to listen very carefully, Mrs. Potenza, alright? You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney, and to have the attorney present during questioning. If you so desire, and cannot afford one, an attorney will be provided for you without charge.
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Soundtracks

"SOME PAIN, SOME SHAME"
Written by Robert Cray
Performed by The Robert Cray Band
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing See more »