Black Widow
1987 · Movie · R · 102 min · ★ 6.2 · 61% critics
A federal investigator becomes convinced a charming con artist is marrying wealthy men and killing them for their fortunes, but the suspect’s shifting identities make proof nearly impossible. With leads running out, the agent goes undercover and enters the same social circle, risking everything to force a mistake and uncover the truth.
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Details
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-02-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 61/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (223 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an ’80s neo-noir thriller with a tense undercover chase, shifting identities, and an intense rivalry; Not for you if you need nonstop suspense or airtight realism, like in Malice or A Perfect Getaway.
Pros: compelling cat-and-mouse; strong lead performances; sexy, noir mood | Cons: suspense dips midway; some weak plot devices; ending may disappoint
Themes
- neo-noir
Cast & crew
Debra Winger
as Alexandra "Alex" Barnes
Theresa Russell
as Catharine Petersen
Sami Frey
as Paul Nuytten
Dennis Hopper
as Ben Dumers
Nicol Williamson
as William McCrory
Terry O'Quinn
as Bruce
James Hong
as H. Shin
Diane Ladd
as Etta
D.W. Moffett
as Michael
Lois Smith
as Sara
Directed by Bob Rafelson