Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: Laugh…or I’ll blow your lips off!
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery
- Release Date: 1982-05-21
- Runtime: 89.0 min
- Budget: $9.0 million
- Revenue: $18.2 million
- Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Cast & Crew
Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner, Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland, Ava Gardner, Burt Lancaster, Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Veronica Lake, Bette Davis, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, Kirk Douglas, Fred MacMurray, James Cagney, Joan Crawford, Reni Santoni, Charles Laughton, Vincent Price, George Gaynes, Francis X. McCarthy, Gene LeBell, William Conrad, Charles McGraw, Jeff Corey, John Miljan, Brian Donlevy, Norma Varden, Edmond O’Brien
Synopsis – What to Expect from “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid”
Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid is a 1982 American neo-noir black comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin and Rachel Ward.
The film follows private detective Rigby Reardon (Steve Martin) as he investigates the mysterious death of Juliet Forrest (Rachel Ward), a wealthy heiress. With the help of his assistant, Reardon pieces together clues from classic film noir movies, including a few starring Juliet’s father, to uncover the truth.
Reardon soon discovers that Juliet’s death was no accident, but a murder orchestrated by her stepmother, Dr. Lorelei Adare (Reni Santoni). With the help of a mysterious figure (George Gaynes), Reardon discovers a sinister plot involving a counterfeiting ring and a powerful crime boss named Max Von Sternberg (John Houseman).
Reardon must use all his wit and detective skills to outwit the criminals and bring justice to Juliet’s killer. Along the way, he also finds love with the beautiful and mysterious Lola (Barbara Carrera).
Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid is a classic screwball comedy that pays homage to the classic film noir genre. With its clever dialogue and lighthearted humor, the film is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
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