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An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention.An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention.An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention.
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- TriviaChris Isaak was the first choice to play Alex.
- GoofsAt the grocery store checkout counter, Betty Lou's order comes to $55.25, and she has a twenty-five-cent coupon for dog food. But when she leaves the store, she's only carrying a bouquet of flowers.
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Alex Perkins: You know my wife?
Reba Bush: Yeah.
Alex Perkins: How do you know she like gone with the wind?
Reba Bush: She's a friend of mine.
Alex Perkins: Jesus, she knows everybody. Where the hell was I?
Reba Bush: Well, sugar, I think that was a real good question.
Alex Perkins: What do you mean?
Reba Bush: Where were you?
- ConnectionsFeatures The Letter (1940)
- SoundtracksSmouldering Fury Part B and Part C
Written by T. Duncan
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Four Oscar Nominated Actresses in One Movie!!!
I enjoyed The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag. Though it's a far from great romantic comedy, it does have its funny (and quirky) moments, and a charming performance by Golden Globe Nominee Penelope Ann Miller. It's also a chance to see handsome sexy Eric Thal in a leading role (a shame he didn't become a bigger name!). But what sets Betty Lou apart from other "pretty good" romantic comedies is the fact that it features not one, not two, not three, but four Oscar nominated actresses: Alfre Woodard, Julianne Moore, and Cathy Moriarty, and Catherine Keener, each of whom is delightful in her role. I'll bet the producers had no idea what a goldmine supporting cast they'd assembled. The 89 minute running time suggests a film with many scenes left on the cutting room floor. Too bad there won't be a Special Edition of this one, as I'd love to see those deleted scenes!
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- $13,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $3,721,911
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,206,799
- Aug 23, 1992
- Gross worldwide
- $3,721,911
- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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By what name was The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992) officially released in India in English?
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