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A Dangerous Woman
“The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late.”
5.5 / 10• 1993• 1h 42m•R• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality that leads to her getting fired from a dry-cleaning shop thanks to the actions of the shifty Getso. Conflict seems to follow Martha, since she also becomes romantically involved with local fix-it man, Mackey, who is sleeping with Frances as well.
Cast & Crew
Debra Winger
Martha
Lead
Barbara Hershey
Frances
Gabriel Byrne
Mackey
David Strathairn
Getso
Chloe Webb
Birdy
John Terry
Steve
Jan Hooks
Makeup Girl
Paul Dooley
Tupperware Salesman
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stephen Gyllenhaal's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Dangerous Woman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
