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Death and the Maiden

Synopsis:

Ariel Dorfman's acclaimed play of the same name serves as the basis for Roman Polanski's drama, which depicts a politically and psychological complex battle of wills amongst three characters in an unnamed South American country. The trio in question is made up of Paulina Sigourney Weaver, her husband Gerardo Stuart Wilson, and Dr. Miranda Ben Kingsley, a seemingly friendly stranger who provided Gerardo with a ride home after a car breakdown. The trouble begins when Paulina claims to recognize Miranda's voice, and accuses him of being the unseen doctor who had subjected her to horrific torture during her days as a prisoner of the country's former government.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Roman Polanski
  • Studio: Fine Line Features, New Line Cinema
  • Year: 1994
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Country: France, UK, USA
  • Language: English
  • MPAA Rating: R (for strong language including descriptions of violent situations.)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Thriller
  • Filmed in: Color

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