A Dangerous Woman (1993)

  • R
  • 12/03/1993 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 42m

The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late.

Overview

Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances.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

Stephen Gyllenhaal

Director

Naomi Foner

Screenplay

Mary McGarry Morris

Novel

Cast

Debra Winger's headshot

Debra Winger

Martha
Barbara Hershey's headshot

Barbara Hershey

Frances
Gabriel Byrne's headshot

Gabriel Byrne

Mackey
David Strathairn's headshot

David Strathairn

Getso
Chloe Webb's headshot

Chloe Webb

Birdy
John Terry's headshot

John Terry

Steve
Jan Hooks's headshot

Jan Hooks

Makeup Girl
Paul Dooley's headshot

Paul Dooley

Tupperware Salesman

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