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A Dangerous Woman
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A Dangerous Woman

1993-09-10 · 102 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Romance

Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances.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.

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Directors
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Production companies
Amblin Entertainment, Island World, Rollercoaster Productions, Gramercy Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Debra WingerDebra WingerMartha
Barbara HersheyBarbara HersheyFrances
Gabriel ByrneGabriel ByrneMackey
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnGetso
Chloe WebbChloe WebbBirdy
John TerryJohn TerrySteve
Jan HooksJan HooksMakeup Girl
Paul DooleyPaul DooleyTupperware Salesman
Richard RiehleRichard RiehleJohn
Viveka DavisViveka DavisMercy
Laurie MetcalfLaurie MetcalfAnita
Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie GyllenhaalPatsy
Myles SheridanPaul
Brad BlaisdellBrad BlaisdellWesley
Warren MunsonWarren MunsonGately
Rebeca ArthurRebeca ArthurChecker
Philip McNivenPhilip McNivenYoung Man
Breon GormanBreon GormanHeidi
Anna MathiasAnna MathiasSinger
Jack RileyJack RileyBandleader

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