Dolores Claiborne
“Sometimes, an accident can be an unhappy woman's best friend.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Kathy Bates
Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Selena St. George
Judy Parfitt
Vera Donovan
Christopher Plummer
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
Ruth Marshall
Secretary
Weldon Allen
Bartender
Tom Gallant
Searcher
Kelly Burnett
Jack Donovan
Matt Appleby
Kid on Street
Thomas Skinner
Kid on Street
Vernon Steel
Ferry Vendor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Film Festival Oostende
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.57x
+$33.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Gilroy
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Dolores Claiborne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.4M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taylor Hackford
Tony Gilroy, Stephen King
Danny Elfman
Gabriel Beristain
Mark Warner
Taylor Hackford, Charles Mulvehill
Department Leadership Roster
Taylor Hackford
Director
Gabriel Beristain
Director of Photography
Taylor Hackford
Producer
Mark Warner
Editor
Charles Mulvehill
Producer
Tony Gilroy
Screenplay
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dolores Claiborne
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What is Dolores Claiborne about?
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.
Who directed Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne was directed by Taylor Hackford.
Who stars in Dolores Claiborne?
The principal cast of Dolores Claiborne includes Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judy Parfitt, Christopher Plummer, David Strathairn.
When was Dolores Claiborne released and how long is it?
Dolores Claiborne was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $46.4M at the worldwide box office (3.57 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Dolores Claiborne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dolores Claiborne was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Dolores Claiborne based on a book or true story?
Dolores Claiborne is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dolores Claiborne?
Dolores Claiborne holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).