Dolores Claiborne(1995)
“Sometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend.”
Overview
Dolores Claiborne was accused of killing her abusive husband twenty years ago, but the court's findings were inconclusive and she was allowed to walk free. Now she has been accused of killing her employer, Vera Donovan, and this time there is a witness who can place her at the scene of the crime. Things look bad for Dolores when her daughter Selena, a successful Manhattan magazine writer, returns to cover the story.
Director
Taylor Hackford
Studio
Castle Rock Entertainment
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$46M
Cast
Kathy Bates
as Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Selena St. George
Judy Parfitt
as Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummer
as John Mackey
David Strathairn
as Joe St. George
Eric Bogosian
as Peter
John C. Reilly
as Const. Frank Stamshaw
Ellen Muth
as Young Selena
Bob Gunton
as Mr. Pease
Roy Cooper
as Magistrate
Wayne Robson
as Sammy Marchant
Ruth Marshall
as Secretary
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$46M
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
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What is Dolores Claiborne about?▼
Dolores Claiborne was accused of killing her abusive husband twenty years ago, but the court's findings were inconclusive and she was allowed to walk free. Now she has been accused of killing her employer, Vera Donovan, and this time there is a witness who can place her at the scene of the crime. Things look bad for Dolores when her daughter Selena, a successful Manhattan magazine writer, returns to cover the story.
Who directed Dolores Claiborne?▼
Dolores Claiborne was directed by Taylor Hackford and released in 1995. It is a crime, drama, mystery film.
How long is Dolores Claiborne?▼
Dolores Claiborne has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in Dolores Claiborne?▼
The cast of Dolores Claiborne includes Kathy Bates as Dolores Claiborne, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Selena St. George, Judy Parfitt as Vera Donovan, Christopher Plummer as John Mackey, David Strathairn as Joe St. George and more.
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