The Letters(1973)
The Letters Synopsis
Story of people whose lives were changed because of a year-long delay in the delivery of some letters.
The Letters (1973) is a drama film directed by Gene Nelson, released on March 6, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars John Forsythe, Pamela Franklin, Ida Lupino and Dina Merrill. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Nelson
- Writers:
- Ellis Marcus, Hal Sitowitz, James G. Hirsch
- Producers:
- Paul Junger Witt
- Cinematographer:
- Leonard J. South
- Production:
- ABC Circle Films
- Status:
- Released
The Letters Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Forsythe
as Paul Anderson
Pamela Franklin
as Karen Forrester
Ida Lupino
as Mrs. Forrester
Dina Merrill
as Penelope Parkington
Ben Murphy
as Joe Randolph
Leslie Nielsen
as Derek Childs
Jane Powell
as Elaine Anderson
Barbara Stanwyck
as Geraldine Parkington
Lesley Ann Warren
as Laura Reynolds
Henry Jones
as Mailman
- Trish Mahoney
Trish Mahoney
as Stewardess
- Gary Dubin
Gary Dubin
as Paul Jr.
Key crew
Directed by Gene Nelson, written by Ellis Marcus, Hal Sitowitz and James G. Hirsch, produced by Paul Junger Witt.
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The Letters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Letters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Letters online?
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Who stars in The Letters?
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The main cast of The Letters (1973) includes John Forsythe, Pamela Franklin, Ida Lupino, Dina Merrill and Ben Murphy. The film was directed by Gene Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Letters released?
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The Letters was released on March 6, 1973 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Letters worth watching?
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The Letters (1973) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.