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Fatal Attraction is a 1987 American psychological thriller directed by Adrian Lyne, starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. The film follows a married New York attorney whose brief extramarital affair with a book editor spirals into a dangerous case of obsessive stalking. Upon its release, the movie became a major commercial success at the box office and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is widely recognized as a defining work of the 1980s erotic thriller genre, sparking widespread cultural conversations regarding infidelity, family values, and modern sexual politics.
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Who stars in Fatal Attraction?
Michael Douglas plays the married attorney Dan Gallagher, while Glenn Close plays Alex Forrest. Anne Archer appears as Dan's wife, Beth.
What is Fatal Attraction about?
The 1987 film follows a married New York attorney whose affair with book editor Alex Forrest becomes dangerous. Alex's obsessive behavior threatens Dan's family and personal life.
Who directed Fatal Attraction?
Adrian Lyne directed Fatal Attraction. The film was released in 1987 and became a major example of an adult psychological thriller built around obsession and infidelity.
Is Fatal Attraction based on a true story?
The film is a fictional thriller, not a dramatization of one confirmed case. Its conflict centers on the imagined consequences of an affair that turns into stalking.
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