She-Devil

A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.

Cast

Meryl Streep

as Mary Fisher

Roseanne Barr

as Ruth Patchett

Ed Begley Jr.

as Bob Patchett

Linda Hunt

as Hooper

Sylvia Miles

as Mrs. Fisher

Elisebeth Peters

as Nicolette Patchett

A Martinez

as Garcia

Maria Pitillo

as Olivia Honey

Doris Belack

as Paula

Mary Louise Wilson

as Mrs. Trumper

Reviews

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Big fan of this! Recommended. <em>'She-Devil'</em> offers up a pretty simple story but it's one that is portrayed in an amusing and interesting manner. Meryl Streep, Roseanne Barr and Ed Begley Jr. all give top performances, in a film that lasts a brisk 90 or so minutes. Streep and Barr are th...

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