The Unholy Wife(1957)
HALF-ANGEL......HALF-DEVIL, she made him HALF-A-MAN! ...she flaunted his hopes, taunted his dreams, turned his peaceful valley into a volcano of seething passions that even murder could not stem!
The Unholy Wife Synopsis
A woman marries a man for his wealth, then concocts a plan to kill him, take his money, and run off with her lover. Things go wrong when they accidentally kill the wrong person.
The Unholy Wife (1957) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by John Farrow, released on June 24, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon and Beulah Bondi. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- John Farrow
- Writers:
- Jonathan Latimer, William Durkee
- Producers:
- John Farrow
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Composer:
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Production:
- John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Unholy Wife (1957) Trailer
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The Unholy Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diana Dors
as Phyllis Hochen
Rod Steiger
as Paul Hochen
Tom Tryon
as San Sanders
Beulah Bondi
as Emma Hochen
Marie Windsor
as Gwen
Arthur Franz
as Father Stephen Hochen
Luis van Rooten
as Ezra Benton
Joe De Santis
as Gino Verdugo
Argentina Brunetti
as Theresa
Steve Pendleton
as Deputy Bob Watkins
Douglas Spencer
as Judge
- Gary Hunley
Gary Hunley
as Michael
Key crew
Directed by John Farrow, written by Jonathan Latimer and William Durkee, produced by John Farrow.
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The Unholy Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Unholy Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unholy Wife online?
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The Unholy Wife (1957) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Unholy Wife?
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The main cast of The Unholy Wife (1957) includes Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon, Beulah Bondi and Marie Windsor. The film was directed by John Farrow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unholy Wife released?
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The Unholy Wife was released on June 24, 1957 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Unholy Wife worth watching?
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The Unholy Wife (1957) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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