Black Widow movie poster

Black Widow

"She mates and she kills."

February 6, 1987 1h 42m 6.1/10 (217 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Black Widow is a thriller film. directed by Bob Rafelson.

Starring Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, and Sami Frey

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 6, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 6.1/10 Good (217 votes)
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Budget $10.5M Production budget
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Box Office $25.2M 2.4x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,500,000
Revenue
$25,205,460

Production Companies

  • American Entertainment Partners L.P.
  • Amercent Films
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

Who directed Black Widow?

Black Widow was directed by Bob Rafelson.

How long is Black Widow?

Black Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Black Widow released?

Black Widow was released on February 6, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Widow?

The main cast of Black Widow includes Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey, Dennis Hopper, Nicol Williamson.

Is Black Widow worth watching?

Black Widow has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 217 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.