A Dangerous Woman
“The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late.”
Synopsis
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances.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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A Dangerous Woman clip (1993)
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Debra Winger
Martha
Barbara Hershey
Frances
Gabriel Byrne
Mackey
David Strathairn
Getso
Chloe Webb
Birdy
John Terry
Steve
Jan Hooks
Makeup Girl
Paul Dooley
Tupperware Salesman
Richard Riehle
John
Viveka Davis
Mercy
Laurie Metcalf
Anita
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Patsy
Myles Sheridan
Paul
Brad Blaisdell
Wesley
Warren Munson
Gately
Rebeca Arthur
Checker
Philip McNiven
Young Man
Breon Gorman
Heidi
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Foner
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- A Dangerous Woman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Island World, Rollercoaster Productions, Gramercy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Naomi Foner, Mary McGarry Morris
Carter Burwell
Robert Elswit
Angelo Corrao, Harvey Rosenstock
Naomi Foner, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
Naomi Foner
Screenplay
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Robert Elswit
Director of Photography
David Brisbin
Production Design
Naomi Foner
Producer
Angelo Corrao
Editor
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dangerous Woman
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What is A Dangerous Woman about?
Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances.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.
Who directed A Dangerous Woman?
A Dangerous Woman was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in A Dangerous Woman?
The principal cast of A Dangerous Woman includes Debra Winger, Barbara Hershey, Gabriel Byrne, David Strathairn, Chloe Webb.
When was A Dangerous Woman released and how long is it?
A Dangerous Woman was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dangerous Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dangerous Woman was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is A Dangerous Woman based on a book or true story?
A Dangerous Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary McGarry Morris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dangerous Woman?
A Dangerous Woman holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).