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Written on the Wind (1956)

Movie"This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!"
Audience Score
69
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NR 1 hr 39 minDec 25th, 1956Drama, Romance
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.
StarringRock HudsonLauren BacallRobert Stack
DirectorDouglas Sirk

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 25th, 1956 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 19th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,300,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$4,300,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
Movie Tags:
based on novel or booktexasalcoholicnymphomaniacoil baron