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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

1982·Movie·PG·89 min·6.7(446)

Laugh, or I’ll blow your lips off...

Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was murder, she enlists the services of private eye Rigby Reardon. He finds a slip of paper containing a list of people who are 'The Friends and Enemies of Carlotta'.

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About Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a 1982 English-language comedy, mystery and crime film directed by Carl Reiner. The cast is led by Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid was produced by Universal Pictures and Aspen Film Society and made in United States of America. It was released on May 21, 1982, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $18 million worldwide.

Director
Carl Reiner
Writers
George Gipe, Steve Martin, Carl Reiner
Release date
May 21, 1982
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$18 million
Production
Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid cast & crew

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid was directed by Carl Reiner and written by George Gipe, Steve Martin, and Carl Reiner.

The cast features Steve Martin as Rigby Reardon, Rachel Ward as Juliet Forrest, Alan Ladd as (in "This Gun For Hire") (archive footage), Carl Reiner as Juliet's Butler / Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck, Barbara Stanwyck as (in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage), and Ray Milland as (in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Miklós Rózsa, cinematography is by Michael Chapman, and it was produced by William E. McEuen and David V. Picker.

Is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid worth watching?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 446 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, mystery, and crime, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Rigby Reardon

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

Juliet Forrest

Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

(in "This Gun For Hire") (archive footage)

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Juliet's Butler / Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

(in "Sorry - Wrong Number") (archive footage)

Ray Milland

Ray Milland

(in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage)

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

(in "The Killers" / "The Bribe") (archive footage)

Burt Lancaster

Burt Lancaster

(in "The Killers") (archive footage)

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

(in "The Big Sleep" / "In a Lonely Place" / "Dark Passage") (archive footage)

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

(in "Suspicion") (archive footage)

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman

(in "Notorious") (archive footage)

Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake

(in "The Glass Key") (archive footage)

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid — FAQs

Where can I watch Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid in United States?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.

Is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid on YouTube TV?

Yes — Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid in?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid rated?

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 446 ratings.

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