
She-Devil(1989)
A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.


“Don't get mad. Get everything.”
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

Goldie Hawn
Elise Elliot Atchison

Bette Midler
Brenda Morelli Cushman

Diane Keaton
Annie MacDuggan Paradis

Maggie Smith
Gunilla Garson Goldberg

Sarah Jessica Parker
Shelly Stewart

Dan Hedaya
Morton Cushman

Stockard Channing
Cynthia Swann Griffin

Victor Garber
Bill Atchison

Stephen Collins
Aaron Paradis

Elizabeth Berkley
Phoebe LaVelle
The First Wives Club is a comedy film released in 1996 exploring themes of based on novel or book, revenge, divorce, divorced woman, reunited friends. Directed by Hugh Wilson, it stars Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
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