Dead Husbands
"Her wives' club takes marriage vows seriously. Especially "'til death do us part!""
Originally released in 1998. Dead Husbands is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Paul Shapiro.
Starring Nicollette Sheridan, John Ritter, and Sonja Smits
Synopsis
Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty. Time is ticking as they try and figure out what the list means before his name reaches the top. Alex, a small town girl who marries the up-and-coming doctor as an entry to the social-climbing world she always coveted, is frustrated when obstacles are placed in her path. She meets two other "unhappy wives," played by Sonja Smits and Donna Pescow, and discovers a way out that may be the answer to all of her prayers. The women conspire to 'shorten the list!'
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nicollette Sheridan
as Alexandra Elston
John Ritter
as Dr. Carter Elston
Sonja Smits
as Sheila Feinstein
Donna Pescow
as Rosemary Monroe
Amy Yasbeck
as Betty Lancing
Sheila McCarthy
as Jane Armitage
Sherry Miller
as Nicole Allison
Kenneth Welsh
as Chase Woodward
Eugene Clark
as Sheriff Moss
Wendy MacDonald
as Mrs. Lanley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- USA Pictures
- Wilshire Court Productions
- Karen Moore Productions
- Power Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Husbands about?
Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those...
Who directed Dead Husbands?
Dead Husbands was directed by Paul Shapiro.
How long is Dead Husbands?
Dead Husbands has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Dead Husbands released?
Dead Husbands was released on December 2, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Husbands?
The main cast of Dead Husbands includes Nicollette Sheridan, John Ritter, Sonja Smits, Donna Pescow, Amy Yasbeck.