Chilly Scenes of Winter
“A romantic comedy for all seasons”
Synopsis
Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.
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Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-24
Top Cast
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John Heard
Charles
Mary Beth Hurt
Laura
Peter Riegert
Sam
Kenneth McMillan
Pete
Gloria Grahame
Clara
Nora Heflin
Betty
Jerry Hardin
Mr. Patterson
Tarah Nutter
Susan
Mark Metcalf
Ox
Allen Joseph
Blind Man
Frances Bay
Mrs. Delillo
Griffin Dunne
Dr. Mark
Alex Johnson
Elise
Beverly Rowland
Woman in Park
Oscar Rowland
Man in Store
Ann Beattie
Waitress
Angela Phillips
Rebecca
Margaressa Peach Taylor
Dancing Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Original Score
- Toots Thielemans, Ken Lauber
- Original Title
- Chilly Scenes of Winter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Triple Play Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joan Micklin Silver
Joan Micklin Silver, Ann Beattie
Toots Thielemans, Ken Lauber
Bobby Byrne
Cynthia Scheider
Mark Metcalf, Amy Robinson, Griffin Dunne
Department Leadership Roster
Joan Micklin Silver
Screenplay
Mark Metcalf
Producer
Amy Robinson
Producer
Griffin Dunne
Producer
Joan Micklin Silver
Director
Bobby Byrne
Director of Photography
Cynthia Scheider
Editor
Ken Lauber
Original Music Composer
Peter Jamison
Production Design
Rosanna Norton
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chilly Scenes of Winter
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What is Chilly Scenes of Winter about?
Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker who left him to return to her husband, an A-Frame salesman.
Who directed Chilly Scenes of Winter?
Chilly Scenes of Winter was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
Who stars in Chilly Scenes of Winter?
The principal cast of Chilly Scenes of Winter includes John Heard, Mary Beth Hurt, Peter Riegert, Kenneth McMillan, Gloria Grahame.
When was Chilly Scenes of Winter released and how long is it?
Chilly Scenes of Winter was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Chilly Scenes of Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chilly Scenes of Winter was composed by Toots Thielemans, Ken Lauber.
Is Chilly Scenes of Winter based on a book or true story?
Chilly Scenes of Winter is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ann Beattie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chilly Scenes of Winter?
Chilly Scenes of Winter holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).