Winter People(1989)
A passion so strong it kills.
Winter People 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.
Winter People (1989) is a drama and romance film directed by Ted Kotcheff, released on April 14, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges and Mitchell Ryan. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Ted Kotcheff
- Writers:
- Carol Sobieski, John Ehle
- Producers:
- Robert H. Solo
- Cinematographer:
- François Protat
- Composer:
- John Scott
- Production:
- Nelson Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Winter People (1989) Trailer
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Winter People Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Ted Kotcheff, written by Carol Sobieski and John Ehle, produced by Robert H. Solo.
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Winter People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 37 ratings.
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Winter People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Winter People online?
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Winter People (1989) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Winter People?
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The main cast of Winter People (1989) includes Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan and Jeffrey Meek. The film was directed by Ted Kotcheff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Winter People released?
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Winter People was released on April 14, 1989 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Winter People worth watching?
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Winter People (1989) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Winter People?
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Yes. The official Winter People trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.