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Nuts (1987)
Director: Martin Ritt
Cast: Barbra Streisand, Richard Dreyfuss, Maureen Stapleton, Karl Malden
6.6
42%Runtime116 min
Rating18
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A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Nuts (1987) received a mixed critical reception, with the film holding a 42% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Martin Ritt, the drama follows a high-class call girl accused of murder who fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent. The film holds a moderately positive 6.6/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a generally favorable audience reception.
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Directed by Martin Ritt, the 1987 drama Nuts stars the iconic Barbra Streisand as a high-class call girl fighting to stand trial for murder rather than be declared mentally incompetent. This compelling character study explores the complexities of mental health, justice, and societal perceptions in an engrossing and thought-provoking way, making it a must-see for fans of powerful, character-driven dramas.
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Nuts is a 1987 American legal drama film directed by Martin Ritt, starring Barbra Streisand and Richard Dreyfuss. The screenplay by Tom Topor, Darryl Ponicsan and Alvin Sargent is based on Topor's 1979 play of the same title. Nuts was the final film for veteran actors Karl Malden and Robert Webber; the movie also featured Leslie Nielsen in his last non-comedic role.
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