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Body of Evidence

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
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Madonna and Willem Dafoe in Body of Evidence (1992)
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  • Drama
  • Thriller

A lawyer defends a woman accused of killing her older lover by having sex with him.A lawyer defends a woman accused of killing her older lover by having sex with him.A lawyer defends a woman accused of killing her older lover by having sex with him.

IMDb RATING
4.5/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,880
730
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writer
    • Brad Mirman
  • Stars
    • Madonna
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Joe Mantegna
Top credits
  • Director
    • Uli Edel
  • Writer
    • Brad Mirman
  • Stars
    • Madonna
    • Willem Dafoe
    • Joe Mantegna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

    Videos1

    Body of Evidence
    Trailer 1:54
    Body of Evidence

    Photos78

    Willem Dafoe and Joe Mantegna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Joe Mantegna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Anne Archer in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna and Willem Dafoe in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Anne Archer and Joe Mantegna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna, Willem Dafoe, Joe Mantegna, Mark Rolston, and Richard Riehle in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Willem Dafoe in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna and Willem Dafoe in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna, Anne Archer, Willem Dafoe, and Joe Mantegna in Body of Evidence (1992)
    Madonna, Anne Archer, Willem Dafoe, and Joe Mantegna in Body of Evidence (1992)

    Top cast

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    Madonna
    Madonna
    • Rebecca Carlsonas Rebecca Carlson
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Frank Dulaneyas Frank Dulaney
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Robert Garrettas Robert Garrett
    Anne Archer
    Anne Archer
    • Joanne Braslowas Joanne Braslow
    Michael Forest
    Michael Forest
    • Andrew Marshas Andrew Marsh
    Charles Hallahan
    Charles Hallahan
    • Dr. McCurdyas Dr. McCurdy
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Detective Reeseas Detective Reese
    Richard Riehle
    Richard Riehle
    • Detective Griffinas Detective Griffin
    D. Scot Douglas
    • Printmanas Printman
    Mario DePriest
    • Technicianas Technician
    John DeLay
    • 2nd Technicianas 2nd Technician
    Ross Huffman-Kerr
    • Photographeras Photographer
    Mark C. Vincent
    • Male Reporteras Male Reporter
    Frank Roberts
    • Ministeras Minister
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Sharon Dulaneyas Sharon Dulaney
    Aaron Corcoran
    • Michael Dulaneyas Michael Dulaney
    Timi Prulhiere
    Timi Prulhiere
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Corey Brunish
    Corey Brunish
    • Jamieas Jamie
    • Director
      • Uli Edel
    • Writer
      • Brad Mirman
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    Storyline

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    A millionaire is found dead of heart failure handcuffed to the bed with a home video tape of him and his lover. When cocaine is found in his system, and his will leaves $8 million to his lover, they arrest her on suspicion of murder. Her lawyer succumbs to her charms, and he begins a torrid and kinky affair with her. As new evidence turns up during trial, he begins to wonder if he's defending a murderer. —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
    • erotic thriller
    • female nudity
    • videotaped sex
    • bare breasts
    • sex with a handcuffed woman
    • 143 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • An act of love, or an act of murder?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence, language and a scene of sexuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Madonna personally selected Willem Dafoe as her co-star.
    • Goofs
      A detective states that the reason the police called the District Attorney is because the victim, Andrew Marsh, was handcuffed at the time of death. However, in the opening scene it is obvious that the dead man is not handcuffed. Moreover, if he were, it would almost conclusively prove Rebecca's guilt - if she did not kill him, she would have untied him before leaving. And despite this supposedly being the sole reason for Rebecca's arrest and prosecution, whether the deceased was or wasn't handcuffed at the time of his death is never mentioned again, by anybody.
    • Quotes

      Rebecca Carlson: All we did was make love.

      Frank Dulaney: In handcuffs.

      Rebecca Carlson: It was different, but it was still making love. Have you ever seen animals make love, Frank? It's intense. It's violent. But they never really hurt each other.

      Frank Dulaney: We're not animals.

      Rebecca Carlson: Yes, we are.

    • Alternate versions
      In both the R and NC-17 rated versions, the infamous candle-wax scene ends with Rebecca putting out the candle, implying she later had sex with Frank. However in the unrated video versions, there is a much longer scene afterwards where Rebecca has rougher sex with Frank.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Memo to the Academy - 1993 (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      The Passion Theme
      Written by Graeme Revell, Jeff Silbar, and Warren Hill.

      Performed by Warren Hill

    User reviews92

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Oh! Yes Maddona is sexy,sexy and more
    I love the sex thriller of a fling too. I missed this flim years ago ; this had Maddona as a Female in this flim. We need more of this Hollywood.
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    • Kravenguy776
    • Jul 8, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Тіло як доказ
    • Filming locations
      • Pittock Mansion - 3229 NW Pittock Drive, Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $13,273,595
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,365,429
      • Jan 18, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $13,273,595
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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