"Have you ever seen animals make love Frank? It's intense!"
Production
US working title: Deadly Evidence
Directed by: Uli Edel Written by: Brad Mirman Produced by: Dino De Laurentiis, Mel Dellar, Stephen Deutsch,
Bernd Eichinger, Melinda Jason & Hermann Weigel Production company: De Laurentiis Location: Olympia, Washington (US) & Portland, Oregon
(US) Date of filming: 1992 Budget: $ 30 million
Cast
Madonna
Michael Forest
Joe Mantegna
Charles Hallahan
Mark Rolston
Richard Riehle
D. Scot Douglas
Mario DePriest
John DeLay
Ross Huffman-Kerr
Anne Archer
Willem Dafoe
Mark C. Vincent
Frank Roberts
Julianne Moore
Aaron Corcoran
Timi Prulhiere
Corey Brunish
Stan Shaw
Jeff Perry
John Davis Chandler
Lillian Lehman
Peter Paul Eastman
Jürgen Prochnow
Bryan Clark
Frank Langella
Rebecca Carlson
Andrew Marsh
Robert Garrett
Dr. McCurdy
Detective Reese
Detective Griffin
Printman
Technician
2nd Technician
Photographer
Joanne Braslow
Frank Dulaney
Male Reporter
Minister
Sharon Dulaney
Michael Dulaney
Waitress
Jamie
Charles Biggs
Gabe
Dr. Novaro
Judge Burnham
Jury Foreman
Doctor Alan Paley
Clerk
Jeffrey Roston
Soundtrack
Original Music by: Graeme Revell
The soundtrack doesn't contain any songs by Madonna.
Warren Hill - The Passion Theme
Release
Released as: Body Of Evidence Released in theatres:
Jan. 15th, 1993 (US) Released on DVD: Jan. 1st, 1999
(Europe) Runtime: 101 minutes Genre: Erotic
thriller MPAA rating: R Box office: $ 13.8
million (US)
Synopsis
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. (source: IMDB)
Rating
Critics were very harsh for Madonna's performance in this movie.
And yes, there are indeed some scenes which aren't exactly great
acting. The film tried to steal some of the success of Basic Instinct,
but giving it a different approach with the S&M aspect. In
her defence, she seemed confident in this role. Only few months
after the release of the Sex book, this S&M dominatrix role
suited her. Personally, I'd have cast someone sexier than Dafoe,
it probably would've caused better chemistry. Still, I did enjoy
some parts of the movie. At least it's not her worst acting effort.
6,5/10
Awards
1993 International Fantasy Film Award:
nomination for 'Best Film'
1993 MTV Movie Awards: nomination
for 'Most Desirable Female' (Madonna)
1993 Razzie Awards: award for 'Worst
Actress' (Madonna) 1993 Razzie Awards: nomination for
'Worst Actor' (Willem Dafoe) 1993 Razzie Awards: nomination for
'Worst Director' (Uli Edel) 1993 Razzie Awards: nomination for
'Worst Picture' (Dino De Laurentiis) 1993 Razzie Awards: nomination for
'Worst Screenplay' (Brad Mirman) 1993 Razzie Awards: nomination for
'Worst Supporting Actress' (Anne Archer)