Dead Husbands
“Her wives' club takes marriage vows seriously. Especially "'til death do us part!"”
Synopsis
Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty. Time is ticking as they try and figure out what the list means before his name reaches the top. Alex, a small town girl who marries the up-and-coming doctor as an entry to the social-climbing world she always coveted, is frustrated when obstacles are placed in her path. She meets two other "unhappy wives," played by Sonja Smits and Donna Pescow, and discovers a way out that may be the answer to all of her prayers. The women conspire to 'shorten the list!'
Top Cast
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Nicollette Sheridan
Alexandra Elston
John Ritter
Dr. Carter Elston
Sonja Smits
Sheila Feinstein
Donna Pescow
Rosemary Monroe
Amy Yasbeck
Betty Lancing
Sheila McCarthy
Jane Armitage
Sherry Miller
Nicole Allison
Kenneth Welsh
Chase Woodward
Eugene Clark
Sheriff Moss
Wendy MacDonald
Mrs. Carl Lanley
Huey Lewis
Dalton Phillips (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Randall, Warren Taylor, Lindsay Harrison
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Dead Husbands
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- USA Pictures, Wilshire Court Productions, Karen Moore Productions, Power Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Shapiro
Bob Randall, Warren Taylor, Lindsay Harrison
Jonathan Goldsmith
Frank Tidy
Jean Abounader, Alfred Monacella, Karen Moore
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Paul Shapiro
Director
Karen Moore
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead Husbands.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Husbands
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What is Dead Husbands about?
Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty. Time is ticking as they try and figure out what the list means before his name reaches the top. Alex, a small town girl who marries the up-and-coming doctor as an entry to the social-climbing world she always coveted, is frustrated when obstacles are placed in her path. She meets two other "unhappy wives," played by Sonja Smits and Donna Pescow, and discovers a way out that may be the answer to all of her prayers. The women conspire to 'shorten the list!'
Who directed Dead Husbands?
Dead Husbands was directed by Paul Shapiro.
Who stars in Dead Husbands?
The principal cast of Dead Husbands includes Nicollette Sheridan, John Ritter, Sonja Smits, Donna Pescow, Amy Yasbeck.
When was Dead Husbands released and how long is it?
Dead Husbands was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Husbands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Husbands was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
Is Dead Husbands based on a book or true story?
Dead Husbands is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bob Randall".