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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag

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The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992)

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Reviews Counted: 11

Fresh: 1

Rotten:10

Average Rating: 3.6/10

Runtime: 89 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Betty Lou, a mousy, small-town librarian who is being ignored by her detective-husband, stumbles upon a handgun and finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Not taken seriously by her family and friends, she confesses to the... Betty Lou, a mousy, small-town librarian who is being ignored by her detective-husband, stumbles upon a handgun and finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. Not taken seriously by her family and friends, she confesses to the crime and uses it as an opportunity to transform her life. [More]

Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Cathy Moriarty, Julianne Moore, William Forsythe

Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Cathy Moriarty, Julianne Moore, William Forsythe, Alfre Woodard

Director: Allan Moyle

Director: Allan Moyle

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A little bit overrated, but fairly fun comedy.

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