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The Rich Man's Wife
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The Rich Man's Wife

1996-09-13 · 94 min · ★ 5.4

Thriller

A rich man's wife finds she has a bad prenuptial agreement with an even worse husband. Over drinks with a stranger, she fantasizes about doing her husband in to void the prenup — but much to her surprise, the stranger decides to turn her imagination into reality.

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Directors
Amy Holden Jones
Production companies
Caravan Pictures, Hollywood Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 8,538,318

Top Cast

Halle BerryHalle BerryJosie Potenza
Peter GreenePeter GreeneCole Wilson
Clive OwenClive OwenJake Golden
Frankie FaisonFrankie FaisonDetective Ron Lewis
Charles HallahanCharles HallahanDetective Dan Fredricks
Allan RichAllan RichBill Adolphe
Clea LewisClea LewisNora Golden
Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldTony Potenza
Loyda RamosLoyda RamosGrace
William CrossettCab Driver
Eddie FrancisBartender
Lou DiMaggioLou DiMaggioParty Guest
Alexandra HedisonAlexandra HedisonParty Guest
John ParagonJohn ParagonMaitre D'
Marc SheltonMarc SheltonInstateller Man
Kelly Jo MinterKelly Jo MinterCursing Hooker
Marc LynnPolice Photographer
Zoaunne LeRoyZoaunne LeRoyGray-Haired Waitress
Greg SeranoGreg SeranoGangbanger
Michelle C. BonillaMichelle C. BonillaGangbanger

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