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Dolores Claiborne

1995-03-24 · 132 min · ★ 7.3

Crime · Drama · Mystery

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.

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Directors
Taylor Hackford
Production companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 13,000,000
Revenue
USD 46,400,000

Top Cast

Kathy BatesKathy BatesDolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighSelena St. George
Judy ParfittJudy ParfittVera Donovan
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerJohn Mackey
David StrathairnDavid StrathairnJoe St. George
Eric BogosianEric BogosianPeter
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyConst. Frank Stamshaw
Ellen MuthEllen MuthYoung Selena
Bob GuntonBob GuntonMr. Pease
Roy CooperRoy CooperMagistrate
Wayne RobsonWayne RobsonSammy Marchant
Ruth MarshallRuth MarshallSecretary
Weldon AllenBartender
Tom GallantTom GallantSearcher
Kelly BurnettJack Donovan
Matt ApplebyKid on Street
Thomas SkinnerKid on Street
Vernon SteelFerry Vendor
Taffara Jessica Stella MurrayYoung Selena (Age 5)
Susan LaneCrying Girl

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