Top 10 Ladies Of Crime and Femme Fatales

To celebrate Pulp Fiction‘s blu-ray release, I thought we’d take a look at the ‘Ladies of Crime and Femme Fatales’. Tarantino is known for his strong female characters, and there have been many through-out cinema just as strong and memorable.

Not a definite list of these ladies, but ones I think do a great job all the same.

10.) Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) – Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Based upon the real life Bonnie, Faye Dunaway gave a breakthrough and memorable performance. One of the all time classic ladies of crime, both on the screen and in history.

9.) Bridget Gregory (Linda Fiorentino) – The Last Seduction (1994)

A real femme fatale, stealing money, grifting men and oozing with sex appeal. Linda Fiorentino has never been sexier as she scheme’s her way into a new town.

8.)  Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) – Basic Instinct (1992)

A beautiful seductress possibly involved with a murder, why could it be … Sharon Stone? In the role that got her name on the map, and that one scene that made her infamous.

7.) Lynn Bracken (Kim Basinger) – L.A. Confidential

Another classic femme fatale, luring men in for sexual encounters, while having the camera rolling. The role won Kim an Oscar, and she has never been better.

6.) Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) – Double Indemnity (1944)

Never trust a beautiful woman, Phyllis is a lady of crime from the golden age of cinema. Insurance fraud and murder is the name of the game, but does this femme fatale get away with it?

5.) Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) – Pulp Fiction (1994)

The wife of big boss man Marcellus Wallace, Mia is a sexy yet crazy woman. Being the old lady of a crime man, she’s got an appetite for dangerous situations. The film and role that made Uma a house hold name, can’t go passed this one.

4.) Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) – Batman Returns (1992)

Is there any doubt as to why Catwoman graces the list? Sexy and oh so bad, she made herself a thorn in Batman’s side and an ally to the Penguin. The classic character was brought to life by Tim Burton and Michelle Pfeiffer, being bad never looked so good.

3.)  Thelma and Louise (Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon) – Thelma & Louise (1991)

The waitress and house wive who took to the road, finding trouble (and Brad Pitt) at every turn. Their journey turns into running away after Louise kills a rapist. The film that spoke to a generation of women, and continues to live on.

2.)  Jackie Brown (Pam Grier) – Jackie Brown (1997)

What happens when Tarantino does Elmore Leonard? Jackie Brown! Pam Grier plays the title character, an air hostess who gets caught up in smuggling. Nothing is what it seems in this classic mid 90′s film.

1.) Gail (Rosario Dawson) – Sin City (2005)

The most recent on the list, and perhaps the most striking, Gail is one badass lady. Not one to let men rule her life, she takes charge and looks smokin’ while doing so. She’s my warrior woman, and a strong female character for this new generation.