Fatal Attraction (1987)
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- R
- 1h 59min
- Drama, Thriller
- 18 Sep 1987 (USA)
- Movie
A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 18 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Michael Douglas | ... |
Dan Gallagher
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| Glenn Close | ... |
Alex Forrest
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| Anne Archer | ... |
Beth Gallagher
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| Ellen Latzen | ... |
Ellen Gallagher
(as Ellen Hamilton Latzen)
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| Stuart Pankin | ... |
Jimmy
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| Ellen Foley | ... |
Hildy
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| Fred Gwynne | ... |
Arthur
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| Meg Mundy | ... |
Joan Rogerson
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Tom Brennan | ... |
Howard Rogerson
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| Lois Smith | ... |
Martha
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| Mike Nussbaum | ... |
Bob Drimmer
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| J.J. Johnston | ... |
O'Rourke
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Michael Arkin | ... |
Lieutenant
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| Sam Coppola | ... |
Fuselli
(as Sam J. Coppola)
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Eunice Prewitt | ... |
Receptionist
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| Jane Krakowski | ... |
Babysitter
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Justine Johnston | ... |
Real Estate Agent
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| Mary Joy | ... |
Teacher
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Christine Farrell | ... |
Teacher
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Marc McQue | ... |
Chuck
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| James Eckhouse | ... |
Man in Japanese Restaurant
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Faith Geer | ... |
Nurse
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| Carol Schneider | ... |
Waitress
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David Bates | ... |
Executive
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| Anna Thomson | ... |
Secretary
(as Anna Levine)
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Alicia Perusse | ... |
Ellen's Friend
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| Christopher Rubin | ... |
Lawyer
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Thomas Saccio | ... |
Bartender
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Greg Rhodes | ... |
Bar Patron
(as Greg Scott)
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Chris Manor | ... |
Doorman
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Jonathan Brandis | ... |
Party Guest
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Joe Chapman | ... |
Party Guest
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Judi M. Durand | ... |
Party Guest
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| Lillian Garrett | ... |
Party Guest
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| J.D. Hall | ... |
Party Guest
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Barbara Harris | ... |
Party Guest
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Rocky Krakoff | ... |
Party Guest
(as Angelo Bruno Krakoff)
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Carlo Steven Krakoff | ... |
Party Guest
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Amy Lyne | ... |
Party Guest
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David McCharen | ... |
Party Guest
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| Larry Moss | ... |
Party Guest
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Mio Polo | ... |
Party Guest
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| Jan Rabson | ... |
Party Guest
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| Marilyn Schreffler | ... |
Party Guest
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| Vladimir Skomarovsky | ... |
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Dennis Tufano | ... |
Party Guest
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| Lynnanne Zager | ... |
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| Kim Chan | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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James 'Packy' Dolan | ... |
Mover (uncredited)
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Reese Golchin | ... |
Bowler (uncredited)
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| Tony LaFortezza | ... |
Truck Loader (uncredited)
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| Antone Pagán | ... |
Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
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| Sherry Pagán | ... |
Salsa Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Adrian Lyne | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| James Dearden | ... | (screenplay) |
| James Dearden | ... | (short film) |
Produced by
| Stanley R. Jaffe | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Sherry Lansing | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Maurice Jarre | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Howard Atherton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter E. Berger | ... | (edited by) |
| Michael Kahn | ... | (edited by) |
Editorial Department
| Diane Aubry | ... | assistant editor: New York (as Diane Asnes Ruggeri) |
| Thomas R. Bryant | ... | assistant editor (as Tom Bryant) |
| Jack Garsha | ... | color timer |
| Martha Huntley | ... | assistant editor: New York |
| Richard J. Rossi | ... | assistant editor: New York (as Richard Rossi) |
| George C. Villaseñor | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Carlin | ... | editing room assistant (uncredited) |
| Eitan Weinreich | ... | 2nd assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Risa Bramon Garcia | ... | (casting by) (as Risa Bramon) |
| Billy Hopkins | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Mel Bourne | ||
Art Direction by
| Jack Blackman | ||
Set Decoration by
| George DeTitta Sr. | ... | (as George DeTitta) |
Costume Design by
| Ellen Mirojnick | ||
Makeup Department
| Richard Dean | ... | makeup artist |
| Lyndell Quiyou | ... | hair stylist |
| Doug Drexler | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Michael R. Thomas | ... | slashed wrist effect makeup (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Christopher Cronyn | ... | unit production manager |
| Robert E. Warner | ... | unit production manager: re-shoot (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert V. Girolami | ... | first assistant director (as Robert Girolami) |
| Martha L. Mericka | ... | dga trainee (as Marty Mericka) |
| Jane Paul | ... | second assistant director |
| Chris Stoia | ... | second second assistant director (as Christopher Stoia) |
| David R. Ellis | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Craig Haagensen | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Gerald DeTitta | ... | set dresser (as Gerry DeTitta) |
| Ed Ferraro | ... | shop craftsman (as Eddie Ferraro) |
| George Gartland | ... | construction grip |
| Philip Saccio Jr. | ... | property person (as Phillip Saccio) |
| Phil Saccio | ... | props |
| Thomas Saccio | ... | property master (as Tom Saccio) |
| Sylvia Trapanese | ... | art department coordinator |
| Michael Zansky | ... | chargeman scenic artist |
| Jerry Adams | ... | property manager (uncredited) |
| Philip Gips | ... | graphic designer (uncredited) |
| Philip Saccio | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Ginny Walsh | ... | property fabricator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Dee Dee Goldner | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Robert G. Henderson | ... | supervising sound editor (as Robert Henderson) |
| Ellen Heuer | ... | foley: TAJ Soundworks |
| David Horton Sr. | ... | sound editor (as David Horton) |
| David J. Hudson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Vito L. Ilardi | ... | sound recordist (as Vito Ilardi) |
| Nicholas Korda | ... | sound editor |
| Bruce Lacey | ... | sound editor |
| Les Lazarowitz | ... | sound mixer |
| Mel Metcalfe | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Linda Murphy | ... | boom operator |
| Alan Robert Murray | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley: Taj Soundworks |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Roesch | ... | foley: TAJ Soundworks |
| Brooke Henderson Ward | ... | assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Clive R. Kay | ... | special effects contact lenses (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Janet Brady | ... | stunts |
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunts |
| Annie Ellis | ... | stunts |
| David R. Ellis | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts (as David Ellis) |
| Freddie Hice | ... | stunts |
| Laurie Shepard | ... | stunts |
| Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw | ... | stunt double: Ann Archer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James 'Packy' Dolan | ... | chief lighting technician |
| James P. Dolan | ... | assistant chief lighting technician (as J.P. Dolan) |
| James Finnerty | ... | first company grip (as Jim Finnerty) |
| John Finnerty | ... | second company grip |
| Bill Gerardo | ... | second assistant photographer |
| Vinnie Gerardo | ... | first assistant photographer |
| Craig Haagensen | ... | camera operator |
| Andrew D. Schwartz | ... | still photographer |
| Robert M. Volpe | ... | dolly grip (as Bob Volte) |
| John Corso | ... | cinematographer: Steadicam (uncredited) |
| Chris Hayes | ... | additional camera operator (uncredited) |
| Tom Krueger | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Michael Stone | ... | camera operator: new end sequence (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Paul Adler | ... | casting assistant |
| Heidi Levitt | ... | casting assistant |
| Riccardo Bertoni | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| William A. Campbell | ... | costumer: men's (as William Campbell) |
| Danajean Cicerchi | ... | costumer: women's |
Location Management
| Lenard Dorfman | ... | location assistant |
| Ken Haber | ... | location manager (as Kenneth Haber) |
| Charles Lum | ... | assistant location manager |
| Tim Tyler | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Michael Boddicker | ... | musician: synthesizer |
| Dan Carlin Sr. | ... | music editor |
| Maurice Jarre | ... | orchestrator |
| Joel Moss | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Bob Bornstein | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| Jerry Goldsmith | ... | composer: Paramount Theme (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renata Stoia | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Tom O'Donnell | ... | teamster captain |
Additional Crew
| Marion Billings | ... | publicist |
| Dane Chapin | ... | production assistant |
| Dan Curry | ... | title design |
| Andrea Jaffe | ... | publicist |
| Mitchell Kapner | ... | production assistant |
| Janice Leibowitz | ... | production assistant |
| Sancha Mandy | ... | production assistant |
| Carol Mann | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Cheryl Ann Mironczuk | ... | assistant production office coordinator (as Cheryl Mironczuk) |
| Eric Myers | ... | unit publicist |
| Jonathan Nossiter | ... | assistant to Adrian Lyne |
| Trisha O'Brien | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Kay Rouse | ... | production assistant |
| Judy L. Ruskin | ... | assistant to Ellen Mirojnick (as Judy Ruskin Wong) |
| Pia Salk | ... | production assistant |
| Frank Serrano | ... | production assistant |
| Juliette Steyning-Brown | ... | production office coordinator |
| Susan Towner | ... | assistant production auditor |
| Jane Tsighis | ... | production auditor |
| Barbara Zentar | ... | assistant to the producers |
| Doug Zimmerman | ... | production assistant |
| Dianne E. Collins | ... | publicist: M/S Billings Publicity Ltd. (uncredited) |
| George Coutoupis | ... | photo double: Michael Douglas (uncredited) |
| Greg Ferris | ... | marketing: Canada (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents) (A Jaffe/Lansing Production) (An Adrian Lyne Film)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1987) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount) (A Gulf+Western Company)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI) (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1988) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1988) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- CIC Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Paramount Films of India (1989) (India) (theatrical)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1989) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS (1990) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- CIC Video (1991) (France) (video) (Laserdisc) (dubbed version)
- Canal+ (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- CIC Video (1992) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Pioneer Setton (1996) (France) (video) (Laserdisc) (dubbed version)
- TF1 (1996) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1998) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- PolyGram Vidéo (2000) (France) (video) (CD-I) (dubbed version)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United Kingdom) (video)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2005) (Argentina) (VHS)
- TF1 (2005) (France) (tv)
- M6 (2008) (France) (tv)
- GoldMax (2009) (Turkey) (tv) (Cable)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Music Television (MTV) (2016) (Australia) (tv)
- Netflix (2016) (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Paris Première (2008) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2020) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (4k restoration) (HMV Premium Collection 118)
- Paramount+ (2021) (United States) (video)
- Paramount Channel (2022) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Malo Video (Canada) (VHS) (dubbed)
- Prem'er Video Fil'm
- Warner Home Video (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Record Plant Scoring (music recorded at)
- TAJ Soundworks (foley)
- Navarro-Bertoni Casting (extras casting: New York)
- Cinema Research (titles and optical effects by)
- Reel People Inc. (negative cutting)
- Dawn Animal Agency (provided by: "Quincy")
- The Westchest County Medical Center (the producers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- The Westchester County Film Commission (the producers gratefully acknowledge the cooperation and assistance of)
- The People of The Village of Mt. Kisco, N.Y. (special thanks)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound post-production)
- GNP Crescendo Records (soundtrack)
- InSync Plus (marketing and advertising)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
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Box Office
| Budget | $14,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $7,602,740, 20 Sep 1987 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $163,500,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Glenn Close still has the knife she used in the movie hanging in her kitchen, stating: "It's beautiful, made of wood and paper. It's a work of art! And it's nice for our guests to see it. It lets them know they can't stay forever." See more » |
| Goofs | While Dan is in his attic study listening to a tape, Beth can be seen reflected in the window, waiting just out of shot for her cue. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Fatal Attraction/The Principal/Orphans/Amazon Women on the Moon/In the Mood (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Selections from Puccini's Madama Butterfly See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Barbara Harris is sometimes credited under the name Barbara Iley. In the final credits here, under 'Party Guests,' she is credited under both names. See more » |
| Quotes |
Telephone Operator:
Operator. May I help you? Alex Forrest: Operator, I've been trying to get 555-812-9212? The recording says its been disconnected. Telephone Operator: Just a moment please. [pause] Telephone Operator: I'm sorry, the number's been changed to an unlisted number. Alex Forrest: Operator, this is a real emergency .You need to give me that number. Telephone Operator: I'm sorry. We're not allowed to give out that information. Alex Forrest: Well, fuck you! Telephone Operator: My place or yours? [Alex slams phone] See more » |