A Dangerous Woman

A Dangerous Woman

The story of a woman no one noticed until it was too late.

R 1993 · 102 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Romance

Martha Horgan is a withdrawn, mentally disabled woman who lives with her aunt, Frances. One of Martha's unusual traits is that she doesn't lie, a quality that leads to her getting fired from a dry-cleaning shop thanks to the actions of the shifty Getso. Conflict seems to follow Martha, since she also becomes romantically involved with local fix-it man, Mackey, who is sleeping with Frances as well.

Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal · Written by Naomi Foner

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