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Dolores Claiborne (1995)

โ€œSometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 905 votes 2h 12m r DramaCrimeMystery

#27 of 107 films from 1995 #1113 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Taylor Hackford ยท Written by Stephen King, Tony Gilroy

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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.

Cast

Kathy Batesas Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leighas Selena St. George
Judy Parfittas Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummeras John Mackey
David Strathairnas Joe St. George
Eric Bogosianas Peter
John C. Reillyas Const. Frank Stamshaw
Ellen Muthas Young Selena
Bob Guntonas Mr. Pease
Roy Cooperas Magistrate
Wayne Robsonas Sammy Marchant
Ruth Marshallas Secretary
Weldon Allenas Bartender
Tom Gallantas Searcher

Facts

Release dateMarch 24, 1995
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$46,400,000 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0109642

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Questions

How long is Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is Dolores Claiborne worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 905 votes, which places it #27 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 76%) and #1113 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne was directed by Taylor Hackford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bound by Honor (1993), Ray (2004), The Devil's Advocate (1997).
Who stars in Dolores Claiborne?
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.
What is Dolores Claiborne rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dolores Claiborne?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3552.

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