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The Unholy Wife 1957

“HALF-ANGEL......HALF-DEVIL, she made him HALF-A-MAN! ...she flaunted his hopes, taunted his dreams, turned his peaceful valley into a volcano of seething passions that even murder could not stem!”

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What is The Unholy Wife?

The Unholy Wife is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1957
Status
Released
Runtime
94 minutes
Release date
Jun 24, 1957
Studios
John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
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The Unholy Wife is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Should you watch it?

“A gold‑digging wife plots murder, but a fatal mistake derails her scheme.”

Reasons to watch
  • Stars Diana Dors and Rod Steiger
  • Directed by John Farrow
Keep in mind
  • The film is not rated, so content warnings are unclear

Watch it if you enjoy classic noir thrillers about greed and betrayal.

The film contains themes of murder and deception, suited for mature audiences.

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When was The Unholy Wife released?

It premiered in the United States on June 24, 1957.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is classified as a thriller, crime, and drama.

Who directed The Unholy Wife?

The film was directed by John Farrow.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Which actors star in the film?

The cast includes Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon, Beulah Bondi, and Marie Windsor.