FATAL ATTRACTION

  FATAL ATTRACTION IS A CRIME THRILLER FROM 1987 STARRING MICHAEL DOUGLAS AND GLEN CLOSE ABOUT A MAN WHO IS HOUNDED BY A WOMAN AFTER A ONE OFF AFFAIR, WHEN SHE BOILS THE FAMILY BUNNY - BEARING A STRONG SIMILARITY TO THE STORY OF THE COLONIAL BULLDOG AND WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL - CONSPIRING WITH SUSSEX POLICE - ALLEGEDLY

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US Vs UK - In the United Kingdom, Colonel Childers would be more likely to be convicted of murder, based on the flawed testimony of several witnesses, and a total lack of exonerating evidence. In the case of the British Bulldog, in exactly the same way, the State saw to it that the evidence needed to defend, was never provided to the defence. In the UK, the state controls the crime scene and Legal Aid does not (did not) extend to obtaining independent forensic medical evidence. Barrister Julian Dale, and Solicitor Timothy Stirmey confirmed that to the defendant. Later, barristers in England went on strike because Legal Aid fees were so low, they were unable to defend their clients. The King (or Queen) as Head of State, is responsible for ensuring that their subjects are treated fairly, with a government that provides an effective administration. We think this true story will show it to be anything but the case in a Britain that is seriously in debt, hence, looking to save money by denying those accused of serious crimes, with a viable defence. That is aside from the corruption in local government, and collusion by Wealden and Sussex police, working with the CPS to rig the deck.

Fatal Attraction is a 1987 American psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by James Dearden, based on his 1980 short film Diversion. It follows Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), an attorney who cheats on his wife Beth (Anne Archer) with a colleague, Alex Forrest (Glenn Close). When Dan ends the affair, Alex begins stalking him and his family.

Fatal Attraction was released in the United States on September 18, 1987 by Paramount Pictures. It grossed between $320 million and $344 million worldwide on a $14 million production budget, and was the second highest-grossing film of the year in the United States. It received acclaim, with particular praise for its direction, editing, screenplay, and performances. It received six nominations at the 60th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Lyne, Best Adapted Screenplay for Dearden, Best Actress for Close, and Best Supporting Actress for Archer. Considered a pop culture phenomenon in the years since its release, the film is also credited for triggering the erotic thriller boom of the late 1980s to the mid-1990s.

A play based on the film opened in London's West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2014. In 2023, a television adaptation was broadcast on Paramount+.

PLOT

Dan Gallagher is an attorney from Manhattan. While his wife, Beth, and daughter, Ellen, are away visiting Beth's family, he has an affair with Alex Forrest, an editor for a publishing company who begins to cling to him. Dan reluctantly spends the following day with Alex, but when he ends their affair, she cuts her wrists. Dan helps her and leaves in the morning.

Alex comes to Dan's office to apologize, but he declines her invitation to a performance of Madame Butterfly, her favorite opera. She continues to call him at his office until he informs his secretary that he will no longer take her calls. Alex insists that Dan meet her and tells him she is pregnant, arguing that he must take responsibility. After Dan changes their phone number, Alex meets Beth, pretending to be interested in buying their apartment. That night, Dan goes to Alex's apartment to confront her and they get into a scuffle.

After the Gallaghers move to Bedford, Alex sends a tape recording of herself delivered to him, which is full of verbal abuse. She stalks him, pours acid onto his car and follows him home that evening. The sight of his happy family through their window makes her vomit. Dan approaches the police to file a restraining order, claiming it is for a client. The lieutenant informs him that he cannot violate Alex's rights without probable cause, and that the client must own up to his adultery.

When the Gallaghers return home, they discover Alex has boiled Ellen's pet rabbit on their stove. Dan confesses the affair and Alex's pregnancy to Beth. Enraged, Beth orders him to leave. Dan calls Alex to say Beth knows about the affair. Beth takes the phone and tells Alex that she will kill her if Alex comes near their family again. Alex picks Ellen up from her school and kidnaps her, taking her to an amusement park. Beth drives around frantically looking for her and gets into an accident, requiring hospitalization. Alex returns Ellen home unharmed.

After visiting Beth in the hospital, Dan forcibly enters Alex's apartment and attempts to strangle her, but stops short of killing her. She grabs a kitchen knife and lunges at him, but he disarms her and leaves. The police search for Alex after Dan reports the kidnapping. Beth forgives Dan, and they return home after Beth is discharged from the hospital. While Beth prepares to take a bath, Alex emerges and attacks her with a knife. Dan rushes upstairs, subdues Alex and appears to drown her in the bathtub, but she emerges swinging the knife. Beth shoots her dead. Dan completes his statement to the police and joins Beth in the living room. 

CAST

- Michael Douglas

- Glen Close

PRODUCTION

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CRITICS AND BOX OFFICE

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The US has a Written Constitution, meaning that if the accused had been found guilty, he would have had a right of appeal. But, in the US, unlike in the UK, a Jury is unlikely to convict where vital evidence is missing. In the UK, a Judge can instruct a Jury to make of it what they will ... In other words, go ahead and convict ....

MOVIE INFO

An Innocent Man 1989

Atonement 2007

Carrington VC (Court Martial) 1954

Django Unchained 2012

Double Jeopardy 1999

Enemy of the State 1998

Fatal Attraction 1987

John Wick 2014

Gladiator 2000

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (Horizon) 2024

Rambo First Blood 1982

Rules of Engagement 2000

Sisu 2023

The Bonfire of the Vanities 1990

The Crown, Netflix 2013 - 2023

The Fugitive 1993

Yes (Prime) Minister 1980 - 1988

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