The Blue Gardenia movie poster

The Blue Gardenia

"There was nothing lily-white about her -- the clinch-and-kill girl they called: The Blue Gardenia"

March 20, 1953 1h 29m 6.5/10 (101 votes)

Originally released in 1953. The Blue Gardenia is a crime/mystery film. directed by Fritz Lang. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Anne Baxter, Richard Conte, and Ann Sothern

Synopsis

Upon waking up to the news that the man she’d gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the night’s events begins to suspect that she murdered him while attempting to resist his advances.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 20, 1953 72 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (101 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Blue Gardenia Productions
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Gardenia about?

Upon waking up to the news that the man she’d gone on a date with the previous night has been murdered, a young woman with only a faint memory of the night’s events begins to suspect that she m...

Who directed The Blue Gardenia?

The Blue Gardenia was directed by Fritz Lang.

How long is The Blue Gardenia?

The Blue Gardenia has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was The Blue Gardenia released?

The Blue Gardenia was released on March 20, 1953 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Gardenia?

The main cast of The Blue Gardenia includes Anne Baxter, Richard Conte, Ann Sothern, Raymond Burr, Jeff Donnell.

Is The Blue Gardenia worth watching?

The Blue Gardenia has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.