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Black Widow

Black Widow

She mates and she kills.

19876.21h 42m

Overview

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.

Directed by Bob Rafelson
Written by Ronald Bass
Produced by Harold Schneider
Box OfficeBudget: $10.5MRevenue: $25.2M

Top Cast

Debra Winger

Debra Winger

Alexandra "Alex" Barnes

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Catharine Petersen

Sami Frey

Sami Frey

Paul Nuytten

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Ben Dumers

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

William McCrory

Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn

Bruce

James Hong

James Hong

H. Shin

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Etta

D.W. Moffett

D.W. Moffett

Michael

Lois Smith

Lois Smith

Sara

Themes & Keywords

neo-noir

About Black Widow

Black Widow is a thriller film released in 1987 exploring themes of neo-noir. Directed by Bob Rafelson, it stars Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey. Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a master of disguise and has multiple identities, Alexandra can't prove anything with conventional detective work. With no other option, she goes undercover, pursuing the same man as Catherine, and hoping that Catherine will slip up and reveal her true identity.

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