The Wicked Lady (1983 film)

Plot

Caroline is to be wed to Sir Ralph and invites her sister Barbara to be her bridesmaid. Barbara seduces Ralph, and marries him herself, but, despite her new wealthy situation, she gets bored and turns to highway robbery for thrills.

While on the road she meets a famous highwayman, Jerry Jackson, and they continue as a team, but some people begin suspecting her identity and she risks death if she continues her nefarious activities.

Cast

Production

The actor Mark Burns appeared in The Wicked Lady as King Charles II, but during the filming director Michael Winner could not afford to pay him even the Equity union minimum fee. Burns told him to make a donation to the Police Memorial Trust, which was run by Winner. Years later when Burns appeared at a magistrates court on a charge of speeding, Winner, appearing as a character witness, told the bench that the actor had given "his entire fee" for a major film to the fund and Burns was subsequently discharged.

The film was nominated for a Razzie Award, with Faye Dunaway receiving a nomination for Worst Actress. This nomination is part of the Razzie Awards, which are intended to humorously recognize the least commendable performances and productions in cinema.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the movie was composed by Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks.