Plot & Details
Plot
This thriller takes place in Blue Bay, Florida, where social-climbing guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is indifferent to teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), who retaliates by accusing him of rape, an accusation that leads to his suspension by the school and a rejection from the country club. He can't afford a big attorney, so he hires shrewd Ken Bowden (Bill Murray), while Kelly's mom, Sandra Van Ryan (Theresa Russell), Sam's former lover, gets a platoon of top lawyers. Trailer-trash Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) backs up Kelly's claim and additional plot twists and turns develop. The seldom-seen Carrie Snodgrass (Diary of a Mad Housewife) has a supporting role in this film.
MPAA Rating:
R for strong sexuality, nudity, language and some violence.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
108min.
Theatrical Release Date:
03/13/1998
DVD Release Date:
09/09/1998
Distributor(s):
Sony
Director(s):
Starring:
Themes:
Dangerous Attraction,Femmes Fatales,Mind Games,Teachers and Students,Miscarriage of Justice,Cons and Scams
Tone:
Biting,Sexual,Tense,Irreverent
Keywords:
con/scam,double-cross,false-accusation,femme-fatale
Language:
English
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