With the popularity of the sex-fueled Noir, Basic Instinct (1992), many film makers were in a rush to create a comparable film and strike while the iron was hot. Pop singer/actress Madonna was in the right place at the right time, and seemed the perfect choice for such a film project: Body of Evidence (1993). She was still receiving praise for her performance in Dick Tracy (1990) a few years prior. She had a marketable, recognizable name. And most importantly, known for her controversial antics, risque music videos, and "Sex" book... Madonna obviously had no problem with the levels the role required. Nevertheless, the film fared poorly with critics. Body of Evidence has developed a Cult following, however, largely due to Madonna's sex appeal.
When a rich older man with a heart condition dies during sex, the blame is placed on his young girlfriend Rebecca Carlson (Madonna). She is accused of deliberately causing his death in an effort to collect money from his will... as she is the main beneficiary. Charged with murder, Frank Dulaney (Willem Dafoe) is hired as Rebecca's defense attorney...
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Frank is in awe of Rebecca's beauty...
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her seductive charms...
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and eventually gives in to his urges...
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entering a torrid relationship with his client...
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He is falling for her... Is Rebecca innocent? Or is she using Frank as part of a sinister game?
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