Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American surrealist black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis and written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan. The film stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini. Its plot follows two women who drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth. Filming began in December 1991 and concluded in April 1992; it was filmed in Los Angeles.
Plot
In 1978, narcissistic fading actress Madeline Ashton performs in a poorly received Broadway musical. She invites long-time friend and rival, meek aspiring writer Helen Sharp, backstage along with Helen's fiancé, plastic surgeon Ernest Menville. Smitten with Madeline, Ernest breaks off his engagement with Helen to marry Madeline. Seven years later, Helen—now obese, depressed, and impoverished—is committed to a psychiatric hospital where she swears revenge on Madeline.
Awards
Cast
- Adam Storke
- Alaina Reed Hall
- Álex Hernández
- Bob Swain
- Bruce Willis
- Carol Ann Susi
- Carrie Jean Yazel
- Catherine Bell
- Cheryl Baxter
- Danny Lee Clark
- Debra Jo Rupp
- Fabio Lanzoni
- Goldie Hawn
- Ian Ogilvy
- Isabella Rossellini
- John Enos III
- John Ingle
- Jonathan Silverman
- Kay Yamamoto
- Kenny Hughes
- Lydia Peterkoch
- Mary Ellen Trainor
- Meg Wittner
- Meryl Streep
- Michael A. Nickles
- Michael Higgins
- Michelle Johnson
- Mimi Kennedy
- Nancy Fish
- Paulo Tocha
- Petrea Burchard
- Sergio Trujillo
- Susan Kellerman
- Sydney Pollack
- William Frankfather