Written on the Wind
"This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!"
Originally released in 1956. Written on the Wind is a drama/romance film. directed by Douglas Sirk.
Starring Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, and Robert Stack
Synopsis
Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jasper, works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic playboy, and his daughter, Marylee, is the town tramp. Mitch harbors a secret love for Kyle's unsatisfied wife, Lucy -- a fact that leaves him exposed when the jealous Marylee accuses him of murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (262 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.3M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,300,000
- Revenue
- $4,300,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Written on the Wind about?
Mitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jasper, works hard to establish the family business, his irresponsible son, Kyle, is an alcoholic ...
Who directed Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind was directed by Douglas Sirk.
How long is Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Written on the Wind released?
Written on the Wind was released on October 4, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Written on the Wind?
The main cast of Written on the Wind includes Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, Robert Keith.
Is Written on the Wind worth watching?
Written on the Wind has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 262 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.