Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.
Acting
Bridget Fonda's transformation from feral prisoner to polished killer.
Costume
That bob wig and power suits = instant 90s fashion time capsule.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI stunts that actually look dangerous and expensive.
Director
John Badham
Bridget Fonda
Maggie Hayward
Gabriel Byrne
Bob
Dermot Mulroney
J. P.
Miguel Ferrer
Kaufman
Anne Bancroft
Amanda
Olivia D'Abo
Angela
Richard Romanus
Fahd Bahktiar
Harvey Keitel
Victor the Cleaner
Lorraine Toussaint
Beth
Geoffrey Lewis
Drugstore Owner
Mic Rodgers
Cop
Michael Rapaport
Big Stan
Ray Oriel
Burt
Lieux Dressler
Johnny's Mom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a shot-for-shot remake of Luc Besson's 1990 'La Femme Nikita'—except the French original is grittier and has actual consequences.
Bridget Fonda reportedly took the role specifically to escape her 'sweet indie girl' typecasting after Single White Female.
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