Dolores Claiborne (1995)
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2h 11m
Set on a remote island off the coast of Maine, this 1995 psychological thriller centers on Dolores Claiborne, a longtime housekeeper whose life is upended when her wealthy employer dies under suspicious circumstances. As authorities investigate, Dolores’s estranged daughter returns home, reopening old wounds and unresolved tensions between them. Through shifting perspectives and past events, the film explores family conflict, small-town memory, and the weight of long-held accusations. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the story focuses on character and atmosphere rather than overt action.
Cast:
Kathy Bates as Dolores Claiborne
Jennifer Jason Leigh as Selena St. George
Christopher Plummer as Detective John Mackey
David Strathairn as Joe St. George
Judy Parfitt as Vera Donovan
John C. Reilly as Constable Frank Stamshaw
Eric Bogosian as Peter
Bob Gunton as Mr. Pease
Produced by:
Andrew Pfeffer
Bruce Davey
Taylor Hackford
Tony Gilroy
Stephen King
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