Lady in Fall
Lady in Fall

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Lady in Fall

1988
Movie
Adult · 18+
77 min
German

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jonathan DemmeGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A ruthless and ambitious New York executive is demoted and forced to work under her manipulative former assistant. She must navigate corporate politics and a dangerous personal life as she fights to reclaim her position and expose the deception surrounding her. The film explores themes of power, identity, and the darker side of professional ambition.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp screenplay, strong performances, and suspenseful direction. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of female ambition in a male-dominated corporate world and was particularly noted for its twist ending.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense performances, particularly from its lead actresses.

  • Lauded for its intelligent script and suspenseful, twist-filled narrative.

  • Recognized for its compelling portrayal of corporate rivalry and female empowerment.

Google audience: Viewers consistently praise the film's gripping plot and the powerful performances of the lead actors. Many highlight the satisfying twists and turns, finding the story to be engaging and well-crafted.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Actress for Melanie Griffith, and won a Golden Globe for Best Actress (Melanie Griffith).

Fun Fact

Sigourney Weaver's character, Katharine Parker, was partially inspired by real-life powerful women in business, though the character's villainous traits were heightened for dramatic effect.

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