Body of Evidence (1993) is an erotic thriller directed by Uli Edel and starring Madonna and Willem Defoe.
The first theatrical release was censored for the purpose of obtaining an R rating, reducing the film's running time from 101 to 99 minutes. The video premiere, however, restored the deleted material.
After her much older, wealthy lover dies following an intense session of sadomasochistic sex, dominatrix Rebecca Carlson (Madonna) finds hersel...
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Body of Evidence (1993) is an erotic thriller directed by Uli Edel and starring Madonna and Willem Defoe.
The first theatrical release was censored for the purpose of obtaining an R rating, reducing the film's running time from 101 to 99 minutes. The video premiere, however, restored the deleted material.
After her much older, wealthy lover dies following an intense session of sadomasochistic sex, dominatrix Rebecca Carlson (Madonna) finds herself charged with his murder. Desperate for freedom, she slowly seduces her attorney, Frank Delaney (Willem Dafoe), and embarks on a dark and dangerous affair with him.
The film was almost universally panned by critics and was nominated for a record six Golden Raspberries, including "worst actress" for Madonna, which she won. It also appeared on the 2005 list of Roger Ebert's most hated films. The screenplay and performances were especially disparaged.
Body of Evidence also exacerbated an already burgeoning controversy about Madonna's frequent...
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