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Fatal Attraction, 1987

Starring: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Written by: James Dearden

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 119 min

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Rating:6.8

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The mood of Fatal Attraction is tense, suspenseful, and sexy. The plot centers around a family in danger, mental instability, and a dangerous attraction. It is a drama, thriller, and erotic movie. Stylistically, Fatal Attraction has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The setting is New York. Fatal Attraction happens in the 1980s. The movie is known for being a modern classic, controversial, and a blockbuster. Note that it includes strong sexual content, profanity, and violent content.

Summary of Fatal Attraction

While his wife (Anne Archer) and daughter are out of town, successful attorney Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas) has a one-night stand with Alex Forrest (Glenn Close), the publishing executive he has just met. He has no idea what he's getting into. Immediately after the encounter, Dan wants to put the experience behind him, but Alex refuses to let go of their relationship. Driven to madness by his rejection, she turns to violently harassing both Dan and his family. This terrifying morality play, which takes the consequences of infidelity to new heights of horror, became one of 1987's biggest box-office successes. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress--Glenn Close, Best Supporting Actress--Anne Archer, Best (Adapted) Screenplay.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	11 September 1987
Runtime:	119 min

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Michael Douglas

as Dan Gallagher

Glenn Close

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Thrilling

The obsession of a mentally unstable woman with a married man is portrayed to perfection by Close. Douglas is also wonderful. very nice thriller. definitely worth watching. Read and rate it

26.August.2008
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by: mishehu
mishehu rated this movie7/10Good

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