Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
"Laugh, or I’ll blow your lips off..."
Originally released in 1982. Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Carl Reiner. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, and Alan Ladd
Synopsis
Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was murder, she enlists the services of private eye Rigby Reardon. He finds a slip of paper containing a list of people who are 'The Friends and Enemies of Carlotta'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (424 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.2M
2.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Martin
as Rigby Reardon
Rachel Ward
as Juliet Forrest
Alan Ladd
as (in "This Gun For Hire") (archive footage)
Carl Reiner
as Juliet's Butler / Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck
Barbara Stanwyck
as (in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage)
Ray Milland
as (in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage)
Ava Gardner
as (in "The Killers" / "The Bribe") (archive footage)
Burt Lancaster
as (in "The Killers") (archive footage)
Humphrey Bogart
as (in "The Big Sleep" / "In a Lonely Place" / "Dark Passage") (archive footage)
Cary Grant
as (in "Suspicion") (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,196,170
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Aspen Film Society
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid about?
Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was mu...
Who directed Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid was directed by Carl Reiner.
How long is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid released?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid was released on May 21, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
The main cast of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid includes Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner, Barbara Stanwyck.
Is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid worth watching?
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 424 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.