Winter People (1989)

A passion so strong it kills.

Winter People (1989) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

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

Winter People 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.