Revenge of the Stepford Wives (1980): Cast & Plot
Revenge of the Stepford Wives is a 1980 horror thriller directed by Robert Fuest, starring Gayanne Meyers as Stepford Wife Attendant, Bonnie Sullivan and Howard Witt. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Robert Fuest
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Edgar J. Scherick Associates
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Revenge of the Stepford Wives About?
The premise of Revenge of the Stepford Wives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A television reporter travels to the placid community of Stepford to investigate why it boasts the nation’s lowest divorce and crime rates. As she digs deeper, she observes increasingly odd behavior among the town’s women, realizing that the idyllic façade hides a disturbing secret.
Revenge of the Stepford Wives Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- second part
- housework
- revenge
- female protagonist
- dysfunctional marriage
- villain
- woman in jeopardy
- secret
- motel
- friendship between women
- paranoia
- police chief
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- sabotage
- angry mob
- mind control
- remote control
- brainwashing
- pharmacy
- siren
- conspiracy
- reporter
- anti feminism
- sequel
- housewife
- television reporter
- man knocked unconscious
- woman knocked unconscious
- attacked with a knife
- new house
- murder
- police officer
- telephone call
- train
- knife
- attempted murder
- drinking
- ambulance
- kitchen
- drunkenness
- knocked unconscious
- held at gunpoint
- falling from height
- wine
- tea
- police car
- telephone booth
- tied to a chair
- record player
- interview
- eavesdropping
Revenge of the Stepford Wives Cast & Characters
Gayanne Meyers leads the cast as Stepford Wife Attendant, with Bonnie Sullivan as Stepford Wife and Howard Witt as Police Chief. Directed by Robert Fuest; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Fuest
- Gayanne Meyers as Stepford Wife Attendant
- Bonnie Sullivan as Stepford Wife
- Howard Witt as Police Chief
- Sharon Gless as Kaye Foster
Also Starring in Revenge of the Stepford Wives
· 19 more- Don Johnson Officer Andy Brady
- Julie Kavner Megan Brady
- Arthur Hiller Dale 'Diz' Corbett
- Audra Lindley Barbara Parkinson
- Mason Adams Wally
- Peter Maloney Henry, the Druggist
- Joseph G. Medalis Real Estate Agent
- Thomas Hill Dr. Edgar Trent
- Millie Slavin Saleslady
- Jim McKrell Bruce Manson
- Melissa Newman Muffin Sheridan
- Dean Wein Ambulance Driver
- Ed Bell Gary Tarshis
- David Boyle Charlie Gray
- Sheldon Feldner Norman Kahn
- Ellen Weston Kitten
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- Gay Rowan Angelina
- Lee Warrick Sally Tarshis
- Stephanie Blackmore Druggist's Wife
More from Robert Fuest
More films directed by Robert Fuest, best-rated first: Wuthering Heights, The Devil's Rain, My Mother Was Never a Kid and The Big Stuffed Dog.
Revenge of the Stepford Wives Plot Summary
What happens in Revenge of the Stepford Wives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set ten years after the original, the film opens with a prologue in which a discontented couple tries to leave the idyllic town of Stepford and are killed by the police chief Howard Witt. The eerie calm of the town is immediate and unsettling, hinting at a deeper secret behind Stepford’s flawless exterior.
Full summary
The whole story of Revenge of the Stepford Wives, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Revenge of the Stepford Wives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the investigative TV reporter that arrives in Stepford?
Cars in Revenge of the Stepford Wives
17 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Impala Wagon and the 1977 Dodge Monaco.
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1973 Volkswagen Convertible Typ 1 Important role
Revenge of the Stepford Wives Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Terror in New York” and “La venganza de las mujeres de Stepford”.
- Also known as
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- Terror in New York
- La venganza de las mujeres de Stepford
- Stepford-raportti
- Отмъщението на степфордските съпруги
- A Vingança das Esposas de Stepford
- La rivolta delle donne di Stepford
- Помста степфордських дружин
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Stepford Wives, The Stepford Husbands and The Stepford Children.
Revenge of the Stepford Wives FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Revenge of the Stepford Wives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Revenge of the Stepford Wives?
Revenge of the Stepford Wives runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Revenge of the Stepford Wives released?
Revenge of the Stepford Wives was released on October 12, 1980.
Who directed Revenge of the Stepford Wives?
Revenge of the Stepford Wives was directed by Robert Fuest.
More films by Robert Fuest Who is in the cast of Revenge of the Stepford Wives?
Revenge of the Stepford Wives stars Gayanne Meyers as Stepford Wife Attendant, Bonnie Sullivan as Stepford Wife and Howard Witt as Police Chief, among 23 credited actors.
Does Revenge of the Stepford Wives have a post-credit scene?
No. Revenge of the Stepford Wives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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