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The Tattered Dress

1957 · 93 min · Director: Jack Arnold

The Tattered Dress (1957) is a crime drama, directed by Jack Arnold. It stars Jeff Chandler and Jeanne Crain. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 5.5/10.

What The Tattered Dress Is About

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.

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What is The Tattered Dress about?

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.

Where can I watch The Tattered Dress?

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How long is The Tattered Dress?

The Tattered Dress runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did The Tattered Dress come out?

The Tattered Dress was released in 1957.

Who directed The Tattered Dress?

The Tattered Dress was directed by Jack Arnold.

Who stars in The Tattered Dress?

The Tattered Dress stars Jeff Chandler, Jeanne Crain, Jack Carson, Gail Russell.

What is The Tattered Dress's rating?

The Tattered Dress holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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