A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story

Synopsis

After sixteen years of marriage and four children, Betty Broderick's high-powered attorney husband decides to leave her for a younger woman with whom he's been having an affair. Hurt by his betrayal and feeling helpless against his legal expertise, Betty begins a campaign of vandalism and verbal assault. Her rage consumes her and ultimately leads to a terrible and violent act.

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• Dick LowryDirector
• Joe CacaciWriter

Cast

• Meredith BaxterBetty Broderick
• Stephen CollinsDan Broderick
• Michelle JohnsonLinda Kolkena Broderick
• Kelli WilliamsKate Broderick
• Stephen RootKevin McDonald
• Lori HallierJoan
• Christine JansenSusan McDonald
• Debra Jo RuppAlice
• Tricia O'NeilMargaret Fitzpatrick
• Ralph BruneauLarry Broderick
• Clayton LandeyJerry

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