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Writer (WGA):
Grace Cary Bickley (written by)
Release Date:
21 August 1992 (USA) more
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She was a nobody until someone found... more
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An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention. full summary | add synopsis
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Betty Lou misfires and shoots herself in the foot more (16 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Mrs. Elizabeth Louise 'Betty Lou' Perkins |
 | Eric Thal | ... | Detective Alex Perkins |
 | Alfre Woodard | ... | Attorney Ann Orkin |
 | Julianne Moore | ... | Elinor |
 | Andy Romano | ... | Herrick |
 | Ray McKinnon | ... | Detective Frank |
 | William Forsythe | ... | William 'Billy' Beaudeen |
 | Xander Berkeley | ... | Mr. Marchat |
| Michael O'Neill | ... | Jergens |
 | Christopher John Fields | ... | Brown |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Reba Bush |
| Billie Neal | ... | Gail |
| Gale Mayron | ... | Pearl |
| Faye Grant | ... | Charleen Barnes |
| Reathel Bean | ... | Bob Barnes |
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Rated PG-13 for violence, and for some sexuality and language.
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89 min
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Color (Astrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Iceland:12 | Germany:16 | UK:15 | Argentina:13 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG
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Ann Orkin: Am I supposed to feel sorry for you? If you're unhappy drink. Get laid. See a shrink like normal people. more
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Girls Town (#7.1)" (1994) more
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Baby, What You Want Me to Do more
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A strange film, indeed. It doesn't lack its charms, but the film, as directed by Allan Moyle, goes nowhere because it seems to go in different directions. The film has a few laughs and the best way is to approach it without any preconceptions because it will reward the viewer.
What the director is to be congratulated is because of the good performances from this cast. Penelope Ann Miller, playing the title role is an actress that is not seen often in the movies. She deserves better as she projects a nice sunny quality about everything she does. Alfre Woodard is a gifted performance whose appearances are always welcome.
The curiosity here was Julianne Moore playing Elinor. Ms. Moore is shown at a disadvantage in the movie. Evidently she must have had a cosmetic transformation that worked for her in getting better roles than this silly role she is seen playing here.
Mr. Moyle has a knack for directing. This film has good moments and it's worth a look.