Winter People
“A passion so strong it kills.”
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.
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Winter People (1989) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Kotcheff
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- John Scott
- Original Title
- Winter People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Nelson Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Kotcheff
Carol Sobieski, John Ehle
John Scott
François Protat
Thom Noble
Robert H. Solo
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Kotcheff
Director
Carol Sobieski
Screenplay
François Protat
Director of Photography
Ron Foreman
Production Design
Robert H. Solo
Producer
Thom Noble
Editor
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
John Scott
Original Music Composer
Eddy Donno
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter People
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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 illegitimate baby, and she and Wayland soon fall in love. Trouble starts when the identity of her baby's father is revealed.
Who directed Winter People?
Winter People was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who stars in Winter People?
The principal cast of Winter People includes Kurt Russell, Kelly McGillis, Lloyd Bridges, Mitchell Ryan, Jeffrey Meek.
When was Winter People released and how long is it?
Winter People was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Winter People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Winter People was composed by John Scott.
Is Winter People based on a book or true story?
Winter People is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Ehle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Winter People?
Winter People holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).