The Last Seduction (1994)

A devious sexpot steals her husband's drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme.

Director:

John Dahl

Writer:

Steve Barancik

Stars:

Linda Fiorentino, Peter Berg, Bill Pullman

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 9 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Fiorentino	...	Bridget Gregory
Bill Pullman	...	Clay Gregory
Michael Raysses	...	Phone Sales Rep.
Zack Phifer	...	Gas Station Attendant
Peter Berg	...	Mike Swale
Brien Varady	...	Chris
Dean Norris	...	Shep
Donna W. Scott	...	Stacy (as Donna Wilson)
Mik Scriba	...	Ray
J.T. Walsh	...	Frank Griffith
Erik-Anders Nilsson	...	Beston Passerby #1
Patricia R. Caprio	...	Beston Passerby #2
Herb Mitchell	...	Bob Trotter
Bill Nunn	...	Harlan
Renee Rogers	...	Receptionist

Storyline

Bridget Gregory has a lot going for her: she's beautiful, she's intelligent, she's married to a doctor. But all of this isn't enough, as her husband Clay finds out. After she persuaded him to sell medicinal cocaine to some drugdealers, she takes off with the money, almost a million dollars, and goes undercover in a mid-American smalltown. Because Clay has to pay off a loan shark who'll otherwise damage him severely, he keeps sending detectives after her, trying to retrieve the money. When Bridget meets Mike Swale, a naive local who is blinded by her beauty and directness, she devises an elaborate, almost diabolical scheme to get rid of Clay once and for all.

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Plot Keywords:

erotic thriller | insurance fraud | seduction | stupid victim | insurance company | 

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Taglines:

Most People Have a Dark Side. She Had Nothing Else.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality and language, and for violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

Was #5 on Roger Ebert's list of the Best Films of 1994.

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Goofs

The ruffled look of Bridget's hair throughout her love scene with Mike is inconsistent.

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Quotes

Mike Swale: It's strange, none of the other secretaries seem to know who you are.
Bridget Gregory: I'm not a secretary you rural neanderthal I'm...
Mike Swale: Director of lead generation, I'm just tryin' to get your attention.
Bridget Gregory: ...That's good!

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Connections

Referenced in Sex and the City: Sex and the City (1998)

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Soundtracks

Momma Love Sissors
Written by Charlie Terrell (as C.A. Terrell)
Performed by Charlie Terrell (as C.A. Terrell)

User Reviews

Nothing like a woman in control.

Director John Dahl presents modern Film-Noir. A strong minded woman(Linda Fiorentino)runs away with her husband's(Bill Pullman)profits from a drug deal leaving him to face his loan shark. She finds another town and another man(Peter Berg)to manipulate. Interesting cat and mouse plot with some spontaneous sex thrown in. The combustible kind! It is doubtful you would fall asleep after this one kicks into gear. The sultry Fiorentino knows the ways to be wicked. J.T. Walsh is also notable. Can you say sizzle?

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Buffalo Girls

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$45,058, 30 October 1994

Gross USA:

$5,842,603

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,842,603

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min 129 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1