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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

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An ignored, small-town librarian confesses to a murder she didn't commit to get attention.

Panoorin Ngayon

Trailer

Cast

Allan Moyle

Director

Penelope Ann Miller

Betty Lou

Eric Thal

Alex

Alfre Woodard

Ann

Julianne Moore

Elinor

Andy Romano

Herrick

Ray McKinnon

Frank

William Forsythe

Beaudeen

Xander Berkeley

Marchat

Michael O'Neill

Jergens

Christopher John Fields

Brown

Cathy Moriarty

Reba

Billie Neal

Gail

GM

Gale Mayron

Pearl

Faye Grant

Charleen

Reathel Bean

Bob Barnes

Marian Seldes

Margaret Armstrong

Ellen McElduff

Joan

Marisa Miller

April

Grace Cary Bickley

Writer

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crazymeJun 13, 2025

I just don't understand what was supposed to be funny about this movie, which is a pretty major flaw in a comedy. As opposed to many bad comedies where "thud" can be heard every few seconds due to the pathetic jokes, this movie had no thuds. I couldn't identify what was meant to be funny but simply wasn't. It didn't have jokes...even bad ones. It didn't have anything.

Rabii eS ❤️🥀May 29, 2023

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Cephas AsareNov 16, 2022

The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

Mr Yuz😎🇬🇲Nov 16, 2022

At first I thought Penelope Ann Miller was going to be able to carry this film.You could see those wheels in her head churning when she figured out she'd be able to get her husband's attention if she confessed to a murder,and she had me laughing quite a few times.But about half-way through,it started to give me a headache and I had to turn it off.Something about that red dress she wore in the courtroom and the following scene at an airport with some really loud music had an adverse effect on me and I couldn't bear any more of it.

Sainabou MacauleyNov 16, 2022

Someone must have had a lot of money to burn. That is the only reason I can think that this movie was made. The plot concerns waifish Betty Lou (Miller) who finds a murder weapon and confesses to the crime simply because she feels ignored and under appreciated by everyone. This apparently is a way for her to gain self-confidence and become a celebrity in her small town. This also lands her in a lot of trouble with some Mafia thugs who believe that she is hiding a tape she took from the deceased after she killed him that could get them in trouble. The outcome is quite predictable. This movie overlooks logic and the fact that Betty Lou needs some serious psychiatric help and tries to tell us that confessing to crimes we didn't commit is a way to gain acceptance. And the most serious flaw is that Miller cannot hold the movie together by herself, the supporting characters are given little to do except stand there and wait for their cues. Just a bad movie, avoid it if possible.

RafiQ El idrissiNov 16, 2022

I just don't understand what was supposed to be funny about this movie, which is a pretty major flaw in a comedy. As opposed to many bad comedies where "thud" can be heard every few seconds due to the pathetic jokes, this movie had no thuds. I couldn't identify what was meant to be funny but simply wasn't. It didn't have jokes...even bad ones. It didn't have anything.

real Madrid fansNov 16, 2022

I think of myself as fairly critical when it comes to comedy, because if I am not amused or laughing out loud in the appropriate places, I can't fairly call it funny. And I hate improbable and implausible plots. This movie is engaging throughout and is very funny at the key points. Admittedly, you want to bitch-slap the boyfriend for his stupidity, but let's face it, a lot of young guys are stupid when it comes to their girlfriends. And even that distraction works this for this film: It is, most of all, a great comedy role for its female star, Penelope Ann Miller, and this is the movie that made me a big fan of hers. Miller and William Forsythe are fine actors and have done as well for the viewing public in the 20 years since as they did in this film. And I am grateful to them for giving us a movie I like to watch every couple of years because it's that good.

Amine_lhracheNov 16, 2022

I seen this movie several times in my twenties, this was a good movie, very funny at the same time very scary and dangerous. And the plot was actually quite good which is rare in comedies like this. The ending is a little more violence than expected. Again though it goes with the plot. Just something to relax and enjoy. Oscar material probably not but still a great movie.

𝑮𝑰𝑫𝑶𝑶_𝑿Nov 16, 2022

*SPOILERS AHEAD* Hysterical, overly sensitive woman is so eager for attention that she admits to a murder she didn't commit....merely because her husband (who seems quite nice) asks if they can celebrate their anniversary another night since he's just had a great chance to advance at his job. It makes women look Hysterical, Stupid, Overly needy & emotional, with over-active imaginations. (Not to mention the horrible stereotype of librarians!) This woman needs psychiatric help! Anyway, he ends up disgraced and fired from his job. She is now in danger from some poorly explained mafia types. Somehow they end up catching the mafia types and the murderer. And instead of suffering the consequences (the electric chair!!) or even just getting in trouble for perjury.... she ends up some sort of hero. NO PLOT. NOTHING funny in the movie. Completely pointless. Huge waste of time!! At least True Lies which is racist & sexist has a plot.

_hlo_mpii.hhh_Nov 16, 2022

A strange film, indeed. It doesn't lack its charms, but the film, as directed by Allan Moyle, goes nowhere because it seems to go in different directions. The film has a few laughs and the best way is to approach it without any preconceptions because it will reward the viewer. What the director is to be congratulated is because of the good performances from this cast. Penelope Ann Miller, playing the title role is an actress that is not seen often in the movies. She deserves better as she projects a nice sunny quality about everything she does. Alfre Woodard is a gifted performance whose appearances are always welcome. The curiosity here was Julianne Moore playing Elinor. Ms. Moore is shown at a disadvantage in the movie. Evidently she must have had a cosmetic transformation that worked for her in getting better roles than this silly role she is seen playing here. Mr. Moyle has a knack for directing. This film has good moments and it's worth a look.

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