Deadly Matrimony 1992

Overview

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Deadly Matrimony" (1992).
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Sources analysis:
Title: Deadly Matrimony.
Year: 1992.
Release Date: 11/22/1992 (US).
Genres: Thriller, Crime, Drama, TV Movie.
Runtime: 2h 52m.
Director: John Korty.
Writer: Andrew Laskos.
Cast: Brian Dennehy (as Reed), Treat Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Xander Berkeley.
Plot: Alan Masters is a businessman involved in organized crime. He marries Diane, a kind and gentle woman, and abuses her. Sergeant John Reed tries to get evidence against Masters despite opposition from dirty-cop superiors. Diane helps Reed. Alan beats Diane to death. Reed tries to put him away and clean up the dirty cops.
Structure: Two-part drama. Part I starts with Diane's death, then uses flashbacks to show her struggles and Reed's efforts.
Basis: Based on the Barbara Schaaf