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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982): movie guide
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) is a Comedy, Mystery, Crime running about 89 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.6/10 from 473 votes. Notable cast includes Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-05-21
- Runtime: 89 min
- TMDB: 6.6/10
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-05-21
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What is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid about?
Juliet Forrest is convinced that the reported death of her father in a mountain car crash was no accident. Her father was a prominent cheese scientist working on a secret recipe. To prove it was murder, she enlists the services of private eye Rigby Reardon. He finds a slip of paper containing a list of people who are 'The Friends and Enemies of Carlotta'.
Cast highlights
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid features Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner, Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-05-21. Runtime: 89 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (473 votes). Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is listed as Comedy, Mystery, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
- Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid runs about 89 minutes.
- Who stars in Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
- Cast highlights include Steve Martin, Rachel Ward, Alan Ladd, Carl Reiner, Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland.
- Does Cinema Box stream Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
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