Written on the Wind
“This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!”
Synopsis
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.
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Written on the Wind (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Top Cast
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Rock Hudson
Mitch Wayne
Lauren Bacall
Lucy Moore Hadley
Robert Stack
Kyle Hadley
Dorothy Malone
Marylee Hadley
Robert Keith
Jasper Hadley
Grant Williams
Biff Miley
Robert J. Wilke
Dan Willis
Edward Platt
Dr. Paul Cochrane
Harry Shannon
Hoak Wayne
John Larch
Roy Carter
Joseph Granby
R.J. Courtney
Roy Glenn
Sam
Maidie Norman
Bertha
William Schallert
Reporter
Joanne Jordan
Brunette
Dani Crayne
Blonde
Dorothy Porter
Secretary
Benjie Bancroft
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 19, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.31x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Sirk
- Screenplay & Story
- George Zuckerman
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Written on the Wind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.3M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Sirk
George Zuckerman, Robert Wilder
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Russell F. Schoengarth
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
George Zuckerman
Screenplay
Douglas Sirk
Director
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Written on the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Written on the Wind about?
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.
Who directed Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind was directed by Douglas Sirk.
Who stars in Written on the Wind?
The principal cast of Written on the Wind includes Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, Robert Keith.
When was Written on the Wind released and how long is it?
Written on the Wind was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $4.3M at the worldwide box office (3.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Written on the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Written on the Wind was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Written on the Wind based on a book or true story?
Written on the Wind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Wilder".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Written on the Wind?
Written on the Wind holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).