The Tattered Dress (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, The Tattered Dress is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jack Arnold, running about 93 minutes. “The story of The Tattered Dress ... that exposed a town's hidden evil !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a wild night, wealthy Michael Reston's adulterous wife Charleen comes home with her ripe young body barely concealed by a dress in rags; murder results. Top 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...
Who’s in it. The Tattered Dress stars Jeff Chandler as James Gordon Blane, Jeanne Crain as Diane Blane, Jack Carson as Sheriff Nick Hoak and Gail Russell as Carol Morrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Tattered Dress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tattered Dress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tattered Dress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tattered Dress (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tattered Dress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tattered Dress worth watching?
- The Tattered Dress holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tattered Dress?
- The Tattered Dress stars Jeff Chandler, Jeanne Crain, Jack Carson, Gail Russell and Elaine Stewart.
- When was The Tattered Dress released?
- The Tattered Dress was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.