"Most People Have a Dark Side. She Had Nothing Else."

1994

1h 50m

6.7(454 votes)

Thriller

Crime

Overview

A devious femme fatale steals her husband’s drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Linda Fiorentino

Bridget Gregory

Peter Berg

Mike Swale

Bill Pullman

Clay Gregory

Bill Nunn

Harlan

J.T. Walsh

Frank Griffith

Dean Norris

Shep

Herb Mitchell

Bob Trotter

Michael Raysses

Phone Sales Rep.

Zack Phifer

Gas Station Attendant

Brien Varady

Chris

Creative team

Directed by: John Dahl
Written by: Steve Barancik
Produced by: Jonathan Shestack

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