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Body of Evidence (1992)

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

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Awards

1 win & 8 nominations.

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4 June 2006 | moonspinner55
2
| Just what Madonna wanted to be--the latest Sharon Stone knock-off
Trashy sex-melodrama might have been much more fun had it the slightest sense of humor. Alas, all the laughs here are unintentional, and the straight-faced actors just end up looking foolish. Willem Dafoe seems on auto-pilot throughout, cast as a defense attorney opposite Madonna, playing a woman who is suspected of killing her wealthy older lover with too much rough-housing in the bedroom. Grubby nonsense with a cliché-ridden script, B-movie characters, and a silly finish. For camp-addicts, a hoot; all others beware. Released to video in R, NC-17, and Unrated versions, none of which managed to improve on the ludicrous screenplay. *1/2 from ****

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Trivia

Patricia Cornwell wrote a novel with the same title. She successfully lobbied for a disclaimer in film's trailer and advertisements saying the film had no connection to her novel.

Quotes

Frank Dulaney: Rebecca, you heard the forensic testimony about the use of handcuffs.
Rebecca Carlson: Yes.
Frank Dulaney: What were they doing in the house? For you-- For you to use on him while you made love?
Rebecca Carlson: Andrew bought them for Valentine's Day.
Frank Dulaney: For you. For you to - use on him while you made ...

Goofs

As Frank chases Rebecca up the stairs, there is a wide shot in which he clearly tears her dress, however in the next shot the dress is intact, only to be ripped again, as Rebecca runs up the same stairs as the previous shot.

Alternate Versions

The UK video, claimed on the box to be "the full uncut version" shows slightly more graphic footage of the sex scenes than the version featured on the UK region 2 DVDs, as well as American R-rated DVD versions and unrated DVD versions. This is noticeable in the scene where the police "investigators" watch the video tape playing in Andrew Marsh's bedroom after his untimely death and when Rebecca Carlson and Frank Dulaney get personal as well professional for the first time.

Soundtracks

Nocturne No. 2 in E-Flat, Op.9 No.2
Written by Frederic Chopin

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Drama | Thriller

Details

Release Date:

15 January 1993

Language

English

Country of Origin

Germany, USA

Filming Locations

Olympia, Washington, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,365,429 18 January 1993

Gross USA:

$13,273,595

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$13,273,595

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