(Adrian Lyne, US 1987, 119 min., 35mm)
The psychological thriller that made Glenn Close a household name centers on marital infidelity with dangerous consequences. Michael Douglas plays Dan Gallagher, a successful lawyer who has a weekend affair with an intriguing woman named Alex (Glenn Close) while his family is out of town. Despite Dan’s attempts to break off the initial fling, Alex relentlessly stalks him and his family to a chilling and controversial end. With this film, Glenn Close established herself as a multifaceted and preeminent Hollywood talent, garnering an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
35mm print from the George Eastman Museum collection.
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