The commissioner of a remote outpost in Africa has a mistress who is so sexy and seductive that she has made several of the local white men kill themselves. She learns that the commissioner's brother is coming to the outpost to be his assistant, and she comes up with a plan to set her sights on him.
Alright, so if you’re looking for a quiet evening with a movie that holds your hand, A Dangerous Woman probably isn’t it. But if you’re a fan of those slightly bonkers pre-Code films, or just want to see a classic femme fatale at work, this one’s got some interesting bits. Anyone expecting a modern drama with deep psyc...
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Rowland V. Lee
F. Martin Thornton
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"Alright, so if you’re looking for a quiet evening with a movie that holds your hand, A Dangerous Woman probably isn’t it. But if you’re a fan of those slightly bonkers pre-Code films, or just want to see a classic femme fatale at work, this one’s got some interesting bits. Anyone expecting a modern drama with deep psychology might find it a bit… *loud*. It’s set in this super remote outpost in Africa. Think heat, dust, and everyone’s a little on edge. The commissioner there has a mistress, Suzan..."
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