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The Tattered Dress

1957 · 93 min · Director: Jack Arnold

The Tattered Dress (1957) is a crime film, 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, Charleen, the adulterous wife of the wealthy Michael Reston, comes home with her dress in rags, and a murder follows. J. G. Blane, the best defence lawyer in New York and a man whose own marriage exists only on paper, arrives in a small town in Nevada to take the case. The townspeople and the politically powerful sheriff are openly hostile to the Restons. Blane works out too late that he has been taken for a ride. Jack Arnold’s noir is less about the courtroom than about a town administering its own justice.

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What is The Tattered Dress about?

After a wild night, Charleen, the adulterous wife of the wealthy Michael Reston, comes home with her dress in rags, and a murder follows. 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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