A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives

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A Letter to Three Wives

1985
Movie
100 min
English

A letter is addressed to three wives from their 'best friend', announcing that she's running away with one of their husbands – but she doesn't specify which one.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Kevin DowlingGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of women's lives are thrown into disarray when one of them, Leda, leaves town with another woman's husband, leaving behind a letter that implies she has also slept with the husbands of the other two women. The film follows the fallout and the women's reactions to this shocking revelation.

Critical Reception

The 1985 adaptation of 'A Letter to Three Wives' received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often compared it unfavorably to the classic 1949 film, finding it less witty and engaging. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many feeling the remake failed to capture the charm and sophistication of the original.

What Reviewers Say

  • The remake lacks the sharp wit and sparkling dialogue of the original.

  • Performances are adequate but do not elevate the material.

  • The film feels dated and fails to resonate with a modern audience.

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Fun Fact

This 1985 version is a made-for-television remake of the highly acclaimed 1949 film of the same name, which won the Academy Award for Best Director for Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

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