Baby Doll
Watch TrailerArchie Lee Meighan is a failing cotton gin owner who is married to Baby Doll, a 19-year old childlike beauty whose father arranged the marriage for financial reasons. As Archie awaits the arrival of Baby Doll's 20th birthday, the day that they are supposed to consummate their marriage, he faces interference from business rival Silva Vacarro, who plots to seduce Baby Doll away from Meighan.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Elia Kazan |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (138 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"Куколка" (1956) tells its story without decoration: humanity here is weakness and strength at once.
If you want cinema that leaves a mark — not entertains, but reaches — this is it.
For viewers for whom it matters that something stays after the credits.
Director: Elia Kazan
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: solo or with someone close — not for a big crowd.
🎭 Cast
Karl Malden
Archie Lee Meighan
Carroll Baker
Baby Doll Meighan
Eli Wallach
Silva Vacarro
Mildred Dunnock
Aunt Rose Comfort
Lonny Chapman
Rock
Eades Hogue
Town Marshal
Noah Williamson
Deputy
R.G. Armstrong
Townsman Sid (voice) (uncredited)
Madeleine Sherwood
Nurse in Doctor's Office (uncredited)
Rip Torn
The Dentist (uncredited)
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