Black Widow(1987)
“She mates and she kills.”
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.
Director
Bob Rafelson
Studio
American Entertainment Partners L.P.
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Debra Winger
as Alexandra "Alex" Barnes
Theresa Russell
as Catharine Petersen
Sami Frey
as Paul Nuytten
Dennis Hopper
as Ben Dumers
Nicol Williamson
as William McCrory
Terry O'Quinn
as Bruce
James Hong
as H. Shin
Diane Ladd
as Etta
D.W. Moffett
as Michael
Lois Smith
as Sara
Leo Rossi
as Ricci
Danny Kamekona
as Detective
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
American Entertainment Partners L.P. • Amercent Films • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Widow?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Black Widow (1987).
What is Black Widow about?▼
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.
Who directed Black Widow?▼
Black Widow was directed by Bob Rafelson and released in 1987. It is a thriller film.
How long is Black Widow?▼
Black Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Black Widow?▼
The cast of Black Widow includes Debra Winger as Alexandra "Alex" Barnes, Theresa Russell as Catharine Petersen, Sami Frey as Paul Nuytten, Dennis Hopper as Ben Dumers, Nicol Williamson as William McCrory and more.
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