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Ms .45

Ms .45

Crime · Thriller · Action · 1981

After being attacked and raped twice in one day, a timid, mute seamstress becomes a violent agent of revenge for wronged women.

Movie details

Ms .45

“She was abused and violated. It will never happen again!”

1981 Crime · Thriller · Action 1h 21m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

After being attacked and raped twice in one day, a timid, mute seamstress becomes a violent agent of revenge for wronged women.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Ms .45?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Abel Ferrara

Written by

Nicholas St. John

Zoë Lund

Zoë Lund

Thana

A

Albert Sinkys

Albert

D

Darlene Stuto

Laurie

Abel Ferrara

Abel Ferrara

1st Rapist

Helen McGara

Helen McGara

Carol

Editta Sherman

Editta Sherman

Mrs. Nasone

Stephen Singer

Stephen Singer

Photographer

Court is in session

Put Ms .45 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.