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Streep turns in another exciting performance in this broad comedy about an ordinary housewife with revenge on her mind when her husband leaves her for a beautiful successful romance novelist.
Original Release
12/06/1989
US Release
12/06/1989
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Meryl Streep | Mary Fisher |
| Roseanne Barr | Ruth Patchett / Ruth |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Bob / Bob Patchett |
| Linda Hunt | Hooper |
| Sylvia Miles | Mrs. Fisher |
| Elisebeth Peters | Nicolette Patchett |
| Bryan Larkin | Andy Patchett |
| A Martinez | Garcia |
| Maria Pitillo | Olivia Honey |
| Mary Louise Wilson | Mrs. Trumper |
Directors
Writers
Fay Weldon, Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Meryl Streep | Mary Fisher |
| Roseanne Barr | Ruth Patchett / Ruth |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Bob / Bob Patchett |
| Linda Hunt | Hooper |
| Sylvia Miles | Mrs. Fisher |
| Elisebeth Peters | Nicolette Patchett |
| Bryan Larkin | Andy Patchett |
| A Martinez | Garcia |
| Maria Pitillo | Olivia Honey |
| Mary Louise Wilson | Mrs. Trumper |
| Susan Willis | Ute |
| Jack Gilpin | Larry |
| Robin Leach | Robin Leach |
| Nitchie Barrett | Bob's Secretary |
| June Gable | Realtor |
| Jeanine Joyce | Flower Lady |
| Deborah Rush | 'People' Reporter / 'People Reporter |
| Sally Jessy Raphael | Sally Jessy Raphael |
| Doris Belack | Paula |
| Lori Tan Chinn | Vesta Rose Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Susan Seidelman | Producer |
| Jonathan Brett | Producer |
| G. Mac Brown | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1990 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
