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Release Year1957
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes20
DirectorJ. Lee Thompson
WritersTed Willis
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWoman in a Dressing Gown
About Woman in a Dressing Gown
A married, middle-aged woman is shocked to discover that her husband, who she thought was content in their marriage, has become infatuated with a beautiful younger woman and is planning to leave his family for her.
Directed by J. Lee Thompson, Woman in a Dressing Gown leans on a strong ensemble — Yvonne Mitchell, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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