Dolores Claiborne

1995, Drama/Crime, 2h 11m

46 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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Post-Misery Kathy Bates proves to be another wonderful conduit for Stephen King's novels in this patient, gradually terrifying thriller. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In a small New England town, Dolores Claiborne (Kathy Bates) works as a housekeeper for the rich but heartless Vera Donovan (Judy Parfitt). When Vera turns up dead, Dolores is accused of killing her elderly employer -- so her estranged daughter, Selena (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a well-respected New York City journalist, decides to visit her mother and investigate the matter for herself. As Selena digs deeper into the case, she uncovers shocking truths about the murder and her own childhood.

Cast & Crew

Kathy Bates
Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Selena St. George
Judy Parfitt
Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummer
Det. John Mackey
David Strathairn
Joe St. George
Eric Bogosian
Peter
John C. Reilly
Const. Frank Stamshaw
Ellen Muth
Young Selena
Bob Gunton
Mr. Pease
Roy Cooper
Magistrate
Wayne Robson
Sammy Marchant
Taylor Hackford
Director
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Charles Mulvehill
Producer
Michael Kelly
Associate Producer
Stephen King
Writer
Tony Gilroy
Screenwriter
Danny Elfman
Original Music
Gabriel Beristain
Cinematography
Mark Warner
Film Editing
Nancy Klopper
Casting
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Dan Yarhi
Art Director
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