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.
Meredith Baxter
as Betty Broderick
Stephen Collins
as Dan Broderick
Michelle Johnson
as Linda Kolkena Broderick
Kelli Williams
as Kate Broderick
Stephen Root
as Kevin McDonald
Lori Hallier
as Joan
Christine Jansen
as Susan McDonald
Debra Jo Rupp
as Alice
Tricia O'Neil
as Margaret Fitzpatrick
Ralph Bruneau
as Larry Broderick
Clayton Landey
as Jerry