

Designing Woman
1957-05-16 · 118 min · ★ 6.7
A sportswriter who marries a fashion designer discovers that their mutual interests are few, although each has an intriguing past which makes the other jealous.
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- Directors
- Vincente Minnelli
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Gregory PeckMike Hagen
Lauren BacallMarilla Brown Hagen
Dolores GrayLori Shannon
Sam LeveneNed Hammerstein
Tom HelmoreZachary Wilde
Mickey ShaughnessyMaxie Stultz
Jesse WhiteCharlie Arneg
Chuck ConnorsJohnnie 'O'
Edward PlattMartin J. Daylor
Alvy MooreLuke Coslow
Carol VeazieGwen
Jack ColeRandy Owens
Richard DeaconLarry Musso (uncredited)
Dean JonesAssistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Benny RubinChris Matthews (uncredited)
Geraldine WallNora Hammerstein (uncredited)
Nora MarloweJennifer Deane (uncredited)
Sid MeltonMilt (uncredited)
Madge BlakeWoman At Theatrical Meeting (uncredited)
Bess FlowersFashion Show Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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