Ms .45

Name: Ms .45
Director: Abel Ferrara
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1981-01-01
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Zoë Lund, Abel Ferrara, Stephen Singer, Jayne Kennedy, Jack Thibeau

1981Dir. Abel Ferrara1h 21m

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Runtime1h 21m

Released1981

Budget$62K

DirectorAbel Ferrara

About This Movie

Ms. 45 is one of those gritty, raw gems from the early '80s that just sticks with you. Abel Ferrara really captures a seedy New York vibe that feels almost suffocating. The lead, Zoë Lund, gives a haunting performance as the mute seamstress turned vigilante – there's a vulnerability that flips into sheer ferocity. The pacing is relentless, keeping you on edge. The practical effects, especially in the revenge scenes, have a raw quality that feels so much more impactful than anything CGI could deliver. Plus, the film dives into themes of trauma and empowerment, which feels as relevant now as it did then. Not your standard revenge flick, it’s got depth wrapped in that gritty aesthetic.

Released in 1981, shot on location in New York CityZoë Lund also co-wrote the screenplayKnown for its practical effects and intense atmosphereRestored versions available on Blu-ray and digital platforms