The Tattered Dress(1957)
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The Tattered Dress Synopsis
After a wild night, wealthy Michael Reston's adulterous wife Charleen comes home with her dress in rags; murder results. Top New York defense lawyer J.G. Blane, whose own marriage exists in name only, arrives in Desert View, Nevada to find the townsfolk and politically powerful Sheriff Hoak distinctly hostile to the Restons. In due course, Blane discovers he's been "taken for a ride," and that quiet desert communities can be deadly.
The Tattered Dress (1957) is a crime and drama film directed by Jack Arnold, released on March 14, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Jeff Chandler, Jeanne Crain, Jack Carson and Gail Russell. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Arnold
- Writers:
- George Zuckerman
- Producers:
- Albert Zugsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Tattered Dress (1957) Trailer
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The Tattered Dress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Chandler
as James Gordon Blane
Jeanne Crain
as Diane Blane
Jack Carson
as Sheriff Nick Hoak
Gail Russell
as Carol Morrow
Elaine Stewart
as Charleen Reston
George Tobias
as Billy Giles
Edward Andrews
as Lester Rawlings
Phillip Reed
as Michael Reston
Edward Platt
as Ralph Adams, Reporter
Paul Birch
as Prosecutor Frank Mitchell
Alexander Lockwood
as Paul Vernon
Edwin Jerome
as Judge David L. Johnson
Key crew
Directed by Jack Arnold, written by George Zuckerman, produced by Albert Zugsmith.
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The Tattered Dress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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Who stars in The Tattered Dress?
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The main cast of The Tattered Dress (1957) includes Jeff Chandler, Jeanne Crain, Jack Carson, Gail Russell and Elaine Stewart. The film was directed by Jack Arnold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tattered Dress released?
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The Tattered Dress was released on March 14, 1957 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Tattered Dress worth watching?
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The Tattered Dress (1957) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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