Winter People (1989)
A passion so strong it kills.
Wayland Jackson, a widower with a young daughter, moves to a small, impoverished mountain village in North Carolina, circa 1934. They are taken in by Collie Wright, a single mother with an illegitimate baby, and she and Wayland soon fall in love. Trouble starts when the identity of her baby's father is revealed.
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: April 14, 1989
Cast
- Kurt Russell - Wayland Jackson
- Kelly McGillis - Collie Wright
- Lloyd Bridges - William Wright
- Mitchell Ryan - Drury Campbell
- Jeffrey Meek - Cole Campbell
- Don Michael Paul - Young Wright
- Lanny Flaherty - Gudger Wright
- Eileen Ryan - Annie Wright
- David Dwyer - Milton Wright
- Gary Bullock - Mr. McGregor
Screenplay
- Carol Sobieski (Screenplay)
- John Ehle (Novel)
Music: John Scott
Cinematography: François Protat
Editing: Thom Noble
Production: Nelson Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
small town, mountain, north carolina, widower, 1930s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Winter People about?
- Wayland Jackson, a widower with a young daughter, moves to a small, impoverished mountain village in North Carolina, circa 1934. They are taken in by Collie Wright, a single mother with an illegitimate baby, and she and Wayland soon fall in love. Trouble starts when the identity of her baby's father is revealed.
- Who directed Winter People?
- Winter People was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
- Who stars in Winter People?
- Winter People stars Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan, Jeffrey Meek, Don Michael Paul.
- How long is Winter People?
- Winter People has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Winter People?
- Winter People is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Winter People produced?
- Winter People was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Winter People?
- The themes of Winter People include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.