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Black and Blue

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
558
YOUR RATING
Black and Blue (1999)
  • Drama
After a woman's husband beats and abuses her, she and her son join the witness protection program and move away secretly.After a woman's husband beats and abuses her, she and her son join the witness protection program and move away secretly.After a woman's husband beats and abuses her, she and her son join the witness protection program and move away secretly.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
558
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Paul Shapiro
  • Writers
    • Anna Quindlen(novel)
    • April Smith(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Anthony LaPaglia
    • Will Rothhaar
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Shapiro
  • Writers
    • Anna Quindlen(novel)
    • April Smith(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Anthony LaPaglia
    • Will Rothhaar
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Mary Stuart Masterson and Anthony LaPaglia in Black and Blue (1999)
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    Top cast

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    Mary Stuart Masterson
    Mary Stuart Masterson
    • Frances Benedettoas Frances Benedetto
    Anthony LaPaglia
    Anthony LaPaglia
    • Bobby Benedettoas Bobby Benedetto
    Will Rothhaar
    Will Rothhaar
    • Robert Benedettoas Robert Benedetto
    Sam Robards
    Sam Robards
    • Mike Riordanas Mike Riordan
    Beau Starr
    Beau Starr
    • Tommy Walshas Tommy Walsh
    Sabrina Grdevich
    Sabrina Grdevich
    • Grace Ann Flynnas Grace Ann Flynn
    Elizabeth Saunders
    Elizabeth Saunders
    • Cindy Roerbackeras Cindy Roerbacker
    • (as Elizabeth Brown)
    Allegra Fulton
    Allegra Fulton
    • Patty Bancroftas Patty Bancroft
    Victoria Snow
    Victoria Snow
    • Sheila Walshas Sheila Walsh
    Conrad Dunn
    • Enriqueas Enrique
    Jake Goldsbie
    Jake Goldsbie
    • Bennie Castroas Bennie Castro
    Janet Bailey
    Janet Bailey
    • Dr. Winnie Clarkas Dr. Winnie Clark
    Joanna Merlin
    Joanna Merlin
    • Ann Benedettoas Ann Benedetto
    Bryon Bully
    • Jonathanas Jonathan
    Claudio Masciulli
    • Uncle Vitoas Uncle Vito
    Susan Douglas Rubes
    Susan Douglas Rubes
    • Mrs. Levinas Mrs. Levin
    • (as Susan Rubes)
    Katie Griffin
    Katie Griffin
    • Jennifer, Brunette Wifeas Jennifer, Brunette Wife
    Marni Thompson
    • Vivian, Blonde Wifeas Vivian, Blonde Wife
    • Director
      • Paul Shapiro
    • Writers
      • Anna Quindlen(novel)
      • April Smith(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Last film of Susan Douglas Rubes.
    • Quotes

      Mike Riordan: Can I just be with you right now?

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Promising subject, erratic in quality
    The film opens with the lead actress taking a shower. A lyrical sequence of closeups of hands and face, supported by endearing music of Jonathan Goldsmith. You expect great cinema to follow.

    Instead the film has to depend on the strength of the subject alone: domestic violence. Masterson has a good presence but she is not a great actress. Nor is Shapiro a great director as he cannot connect the grand opening sequence with the rest of the film. His film meanders to the level of commercial cinema that depends on the good winning over evil. The end involving the son and aunt is not developed intelligently.

    Apart from Goldsmith's music, I will applaud the performance of Robert played by Will Rothaar--a very convincing performance. The rest is "Sleeping with the Enemy" retold for TV.
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    • JuguAbraham
    • Jun 26, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Decisión definitiva
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Evolve Entertainment
      • CBS Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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