Devil in a Blue Dress
"Private detective Easy Rawlins has been caught on the wrong side of the most dangerous secret in town."
Originally released in 1995. Devil in a Blue Dress is a thriller/crime film. directed by Carl Franklin.
Starring Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, and Jennifer Beals
Synopsis
In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright, a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet, who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city's black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (441 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.1M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Easy Rawlins
Tom Sizemore
as DeWitt Albright
Jennifer Beals
as Daphne Monet
Don Cheadle
as Mouse Alexander
Maury Chaykin
as Matthew Terell
Terry Kinney
as Todd Carter
Mel Winkler
as Joppy
Albert Hall
as Degan Odell
Lisa Nicole Carson
as Coretta James
Jernard Burks
as Dupree Brouchard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,140,822
Production Companies
- Mundy Lane Entertainment
- TriStar Pictures
- Clinica Estetico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devil in a Blue Dress about?
In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright, a mysterious white man looking for someone to inves...
Who directed Devil in a Blue Dress?
Devil in a Blue Dress was directed by Carl Franklin.
How long is Devil in a Blue Dress?
Devil in a Blue Dress has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Devil in a Blue Dress released?
Devil in a Blue Dress was released on September 29, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Devil in a Blue Dress?
The main cast of Devil in a Blue Dress includes Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin.
Is Devil in a Blue Dress worth watching?
Devil in a Blue Dress has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 441 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.