---
title: "The Unholy Wife"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-unholy-wife-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25722
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Unholy Wife (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-unholy-wife-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Unholy Wife is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gold‑digging wife plots murder, but a fatal mistake derails her scheme."

### Why Watch
- Stars Diana Dors and Rod Steiger
- Directed by John Farrow

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film is not rated, so content warnings are unclear
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of murder and deception, suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, suspenseful, crime‑drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Farrow
- **Networks / Studios**: John Farrow Productions, RKO Radio Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Diana Dors** as *Phyllis Hochen*
- **Rod Steiger** as *Paul Hochen*
- **Tom Tryon** as *San Sanders*
- **Beulah Bondi** as *Emma Hochen*
- **Marie Windsor** as *Gwen*
- **Arthur Franz** as *Father Stephen Hochen*
- **Luis van Rooten** as *Ezra Benton*
- **Joe De Santis** as *Gino Verdugo*
- **Argentina Brunetti** as *Theresa*
- **Steve Pendleton** as *Deputy Bob Watkins*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Unholy Wife released?
It premiered in the United States on June 24, 1957.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a thriller, crime, and drama.

### Q: Who directed The Unholy Wife?
The film was directed by John Farrow.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon, Beulah Bondi, and Marie Windsor.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Unholy Wife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25722)
- [The Unholy Wife (1957) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/16211-the-unholy-wife/prehled/)
- [The Unholy Wife 55% [The Lady and the Prowler] (1957…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/267278-the-unholy-wife)
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