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The Widowmaker

1990Movie1 h 42 min

80

GreatGoodWatch score

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The Widowmaker is a 1990 made for television film starring Annabelle Apsion, Alun Armstrong, David Morrissey and Kenneth Welsh.

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by: John Madden
Written by: Jeremy Brock
Produced by: Deirdre Keir
Music by: Rachel Portman

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Facts

December 29, 1990 · 1 h 42 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: December 29, 1990
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Crime, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Widowmaker worth watching?"

Questions about The Widowmaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Widowmaker worth watching?

80

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6).

Will I feel good after watching The Widowmaker?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Widowmaker plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.