Winter People
"A passion so strong it kills."
Originally released in 1989. Winter People is a drama/romance film. directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Starring Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, and Lloyd Bridges
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 14, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kurt Russell
as Wayland Jackson
Kelly McGillis
as Collie Wright
Lloyd Bridges
as William Wright
Mitchell Ryan
as Drury Campbell
Jeffrey Meek
as Cole Campbell
Don Michael Paul
as Young Wright
Lanny Flaherty
as Gudger Wright
Eileen Ryan
as Annie Wright
David Dwyer
as Milton Wright
Gary Bullock
as Mr. McGregor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Nelson Entertainment
- Castle Rock Entertainment
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 illegiti...
Who directed Winter People?
Winter People was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
How long is Winter People?
Winter People has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Winter People released?
Winter People was released on April 14, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Winter People?
The main cast of Winter People includes Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan, Jeffrey Meek.