Black Widow

Black Widow

102 mins | Thriller, Mystery | Feb. 6, 1987

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.

Black Widow

102 mins | Thriller, Mystery | Feb. 6, 1987

Black Widow
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.
IMDb rating 6.4
Producers 20th Century Fox, Amercent Films, American Entertainment Partners L.P.
Original title Black Widow
Directors Bob Rafelson
Writers Ronald Bass

Cast

Debra Winger

as Alexandra "Alex" Barnes

Theresa Russell

as Catharine Petersen

Sami Frey

as Paul Nuytten

Dennis Hopper

as Ben Dumers

Nicol Williamson

as William McCrory

Terry O'Quinn

as Bruce

James Hong

as H. Shin

Diane Ladd

as Etta

D.W. Moffett

as Michael

Lois Smith

as Sara

Leo Rossi

as Ricci

Danny Kamekona

as Detective

Rutanya Alda

as Irene

Mary Woronov

as Shelley

Raleigh Bond

as Martin

Donegan Smith

as Reporter

Darrah Meeley

as Dawn

Kate Hall

as Young Girl

George Ricord

as Italian Man

Richard Arnold

as Doctor

Bea Kiyohara

as Clerk

Chris S. Ducey

as Poker Player

Tee Dennard

as Sid

David Mamet

as Herb

Gene Callahan

as Mr. Foster

Thomas Hill

as Attorney

Juleen Murray

as Attendant

Ed Pang

as Waiter

Allen Nause

as Clerk

Denise Hewitt

as Stewardess (as Denise Dennison)

Robert J. Peters

as Steward

Rick Shuster

as Helicopter Pilot

Al Cerullo

as Helicopter Pilot

David Kasparian

as Limo Driver

Mick Muldoon

as Doorman

Wayne Heffley

as Etta's Husband