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Black Widow is a 1987 American neo-noir thriller film directed by Bob Rafelson, from a screenplay by Ronald Bass. It stars Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, and Nicol Williamson. Dennis Hopper has a short role at the beginning of the film.
Feb 6, 1987 · Black Widow: Directed by Bob Rafelson. With Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Dennis Hopper. Federal investigator Alexandra Barnes tracks down gold-digging woman Catherine Peterson, who moves from husband to husband in order to kill them and collect the inheritance.
What would have been more intriguing? Why not follow a more cynical, truly diabolical course - something inspired by the soul of film noir? Why not have Winger fall completely under the spell of the black widow and stand by while the tycoon is murdered so the two women can live happily ever after?
Black Widow is the story of a lady (Catherine) who marries lonely millionaires, waits until they've changed their will to leave all to their beloved wives and then murders them to inherit the fortune.
An actual black widow in-person that marries over and over again losing a spouse under unusual circumstances Theresa Russell and Debra Winger star in a female-driven psychological thriller...
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.
Black Widow (1987) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
