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 ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Halle Berry | ... | Josie Potenza | |
| Peter Greene | ... | Cole Wilson | |
| Clive Owen | ... | Jake Golden | |
| Frankie Faison | ... | Detective Ron Lewis | |
| Charles Hallahan | ... | Detective Dan Fredricks | |
| Allan Rich | ... | Bill Adolphe | |
| Clea Lewis | ... | Nora Golden | |
| Christopher McDonald | ... | Tony Potenza | |
| Loyda Ramos | ... | Grace | |
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William Crossett | ... | Cab Driver |
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Eddie Francis | ... | Bartender |
| Lou DiMaggio | ... | Party Guest (as Lou Di Maggio) | |
| Alexandra Hedison | ... | Party Guest | |
| John Paragon | ... | Maitre D' | |
| Marc Shelton | ... | Instateller Man | |
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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, 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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prenuptial agreement | suspect | bar | murder | dysfunctional marriage |Taglines:
The price of wealth just went up. See more »Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 September 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$3,132,151, 15 September 1996Gross USA:
$8,543,587Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$8,543,587Company Credits
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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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Written by Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller and Don Bryant (as Donald Bryant)
Performed by Ann Peebles
Courtesy of Hi Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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In what would have been her big break, Gwenyth Paltrow originally auditioned for the lead role Josie, that eventually went to Halle. Paltrow didn't get the part, because the director felt she wasn't convincing enough. See more »Goofs
When Josie and Cole are struggling in the tunnel at the park, Cole wrestles away Josie's revolver and fires it 3 times at some would-be rescuers. Josie gets away and runs to the end of the tunnel. Cole fires the gun at her another 7 times. A total of 10 shots from a revolver holding 6 bullets. 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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Featured in At the Movies: American Buffalo/Fly Away Home/Feeling Minnesota/The Rich Man's Wife/Grace of My Heart/The Wife (1996) See more »Soundtracks
I CAN'T STAND THE RAINWritten by Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller and Don Bryant (as Donald Bryant)
Performed by Ann Peebles
Courtesy of Hi Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets
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just saw this movie today. Caught my attention due mainly to the supreme creepiness of the actor who played Cole. However, it never ceases to amaze me when continuity directors completely miss the boat when it comes to the number of shots being fired in any given scene. The little pistol in this flick holds a 6 round clip yet time after time they where pumping away like there was an endless supply of bullets. OK, I might have OCD, but I usually count the shots fired in a pick just to see how serious the filmmakers are about making things realistic. Obviously, they were far too consumed with making the villain a first class creep-they did an excellent job but missed the target with the shoot-em-ups