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Ms. 45

Play trailer Poster for Ms. 45 R,  1981,  1h 22m,  Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Stream Now Watchlist 86% 35 Reviews Tomatometer 72% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
86% Tomatometer 35 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
A twice-raped New York garment worker (Zoë Tamerlis) becomes a violent agent of revenge for wronged women.
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Kathleen Sachs Chicago Reader Aug 7, 2024
...visions to behold on the big screen, and the connection between them leaves much to consider long after viewing... Go to Full Review
Tim Pulleine Guardian Jan 22, 2020
No surplus exposition here, but not much surplus sense either. Go to Full Review
Richard Brody The New Yorker Feb 3, 2014
With Grand Guignol relish, Ferrara depicts a city in the throes of a Wild West lawlessness that invites vigilante action. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Oct 6, 2023
This is an exploitation film but it’s a smart one made with style and passion and for a thriller motivated by the sexual assault of a beautiful young woman, [Ferrara is] unexpectedly sensitive to her ordeal. Go to Full Review
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Aug 30, 2022
B+
Another of Ferrara’s compelling studies in grunge, with a courageous performance by Tamerlis. Go to Full Review
Diego Galán El Pais (Spain) Aug 23, 2019
Ms. 45 lacks any original inventions... Everything is gratuitous. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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George G Apr 25, 2019 Basically, as exploitation as it gets and not only because of the female lead. Good acting and editing.
Theodore W Feb 11, 2018 this film is from 1981. its about a girl who is tramautized by being raped and becomes a ruthless serial killer who targets men See more
Rey M Sep 21, 2017 It'll keep you watching but may wonder why when it's done.
Theodore S Aug 28, 2017 It's an exceptionally done vigilante/revenge film, but it doesn't do anything to reinvent the wheel. The only issue I have with it is the protagonist seems to have just become a psychopath, rather than a dark avenger. Which in a way speaks out against vigilantism... See more
Theodore W Jul 14, 2017 visually and stylisticaly perfect. when movie became contemporary art
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Abel Ferrara

Director

Zoë Lund

Thana

S. Edward Singer

The Photographer

Jack Thibeau

Man in Bar

Peter Yellen

The Burglar

Darlene Stuto

Laurie

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Ms. 45

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Movie Info

Synopsis A twice-raped New York garment worker (Zoë Tamerlis) becomes a violent agent of revenge for wronged women.
Director
Abel Ferrara
Screenwriter
Nicholas St. John
Production Co
Navaron Films
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 24, 1981, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 27, 2016
Runtime
1h 22m
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