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62% Critic Match
Black Widow
“She mates and she kills.”
6.2 / 10• 1987• 1h 42m•R• English
Thriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Debra Winger
Alexandra
Lead
Theresa Russell
Catharine
Sami Frey
Paul
Dennis Hopper
Ben
Nicol Williamson
William
Terry O'Quinn
Bruce
James Hong
Shin
Diane Ladd
Etta
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Bob Rafelson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Black Widow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
