Dolores Claiborne
"Sometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend."
Originally released in 1995. Dolores Claiborne is a crime/drama film. directed by Taylor Hackford. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Judy Parfitt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (841 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$46.4M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $46,400,000
Production Companies
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 e...
Who directed Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne was directed by Taylor Hackford.
How long is Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Dolores Claiborne released?
Dolores Claiborne was released on March 24, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dolores Claiborne?
The main cast of Dolores Claiborne includes Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judy Parfitt, Christopher Plummer, David Strathairn.
Is Dolores Claiborne worth watching?
Dolores Claiborne has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 841 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.