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Metascore

Generally unfavorable - based on 24 Critics

User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

Summary: When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, whore, and actress, who teams with a fellow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking.
Runtime: 116 min
Rating: Rated R for strong sexual content and some violence.
Production: Epsilon Motion Pictures
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Romance
Countries: USA, France
Languages: English, German, Spanish, Latin, Japanese
Home Release Date: Mar 26, 2002
Director Credit
Michael Cristofer Director
Writer Credit
Cornell Woolrich Novel "Waltz Into Darkness"
Michael Cristofer Screenplay
Principal Cast Credit
Angelina Jolie Julia Russell/Bonny Castle
Antonio Banderas Luis Antonio Vargas
Cast Credit
Allison Mackie Augusta Jordan
Cordelia Richards Emily Russell
Fernando Torre Laphame Wedding Priest
Gregory Itzin Colonel Worth
Harry Porter Stage Manager
Jack Thompson Alan Jordan
James Haven Faust - Stage
Joan Pringle Sara
Lisa Owen Margareta - Stage
Mario Iván Martínez Cuban Priest
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Shaula Vega Dressmaker Girl
Thomas Jane Billy/Walter Downs/Mephisto
Producer Credit
Ashok Amritraj Executive Producer
Carol Lees Producer
David Hoberman Executive Producer
Denise Di Novi Producer
Edward McDonnell Co-Producer
Kate Guinzburg Producer
Michael S. Glick Line Producer
Sheldon Abend Executive Producer
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