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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1987·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 42m

BLACK WIDOW

“She mates and she kills.”

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.

Above the Line
Bob Rafelson·DirectorRonald Bass·WriterConrad Hall·Director of PhotographyMichael Small·Original Music ComposerJohn Bloom·Editor
Cast
Debra Winger·Alexandra "Alex" BarnesTheresa Russell·Catharine PetersenSami Frey·Paul NuyttenDennis Hopper·Ben DumersNicol Williamson·William McCroryTerry O'Quinn·BruceJames Hong·H. ShinDiane Ladd·EttaD.W. Moffett·MichaelLois Smith·Sara
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 1
Bob Rafelson·Director
Writing· 1
Ronald Bass·Writer
Camera· 3
Conrad Hall·Director of PhotographyAl Giddings·Additional PhotographyElliott Marks·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
John Bloom·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Michael Small·Original Music ComposerKevin F. Cleary·Sound Re-Recording MixerDon J. Bassman·Sound Re-Recording MixerRichard Overton·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Gene Callahan·Production DesignPatricia Norris·Costume DesignJim Duffy·Set DecorationBuck Henshaw·Set DecorationRick Simpson·Set DecorationDorothy J. Pearl·Makeup ArtistNadia DiPaulo·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Harold Schneider·ProducerLaurence Mark·Executive ProducerTerry Liebling·Casting
Other Departments· 6
Toni-Ann Walker·HairstylistRobert L. Stevenson·HairstylistAllen Hall·Special EffectsJerry D. Williams·Special EffectsMarcia Holley·StuntsJulie Robinson·Stunts
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
54%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$25M
ROI 140%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Action, Serious, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
2020s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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