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She-Devil (1989) | Criteria

Still from She-Devil — She-Devil (1989) — Susan SeidelmanPhotographed by Oliver Stapleton

Susan Seidelman

She-Devil

Name: She-Devil
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1989
Duration: 99 min

English / 1989 / 1h 39m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy

Letterboxd: 3.22/5·38.4K ratings·11.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

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Credits

Crew

DirectorSusan Seidelman

WriterBarry Strugatz,

Mark R. Burns

CinematographerOliver Stapleton

ComposerHoward Shore

EditorCraig McKay

ProducerJonathan Brett, Susan Seidelman

Cast

Meryl Streepas Mary Fisher

Roseanne Barras Ruth Patchett

Ed Begley Jr.as Bob Patchett

Linda Huntas Hooper

Sylvia Milesas Mrs. Fisher

Elisebeth Petersas Nicolette Patchett

A Martinezas Garcia

Maria Pitilloas Olivia Honey

Doris Belackas Paula

Mary Louise Wilsonas Mrs. Trumper

Susan Willisas Ute

Jack Gilpinas Larry

Robin Leachas Robin Leach

Nitchie Barrettas Bob's Secretary

June Gableas Realtor

Deborah Rushas 'People Reporter

Rosanna Carteras Judge Brown

Lori Tan Chinnas Vesta Rose Woman

Cynthia Adleras Vesta Rose Commercial Voice

Joe Pentangeloas Detective

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Desperately Seeking Susan1985

Both directed by Susan Seidelman

Scheduled to leave Nov 30

Or

Making Mr. Right1987Both directed by Susan SeidelmanScheduled to leave Nov 30
Smithereens1982Both directed by Susan Seidelman