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The Winter People (1989)

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Set in the Appalachians during the Depression, this drama follows the events that take place when Wayland Jackson (Kurt Russell) falls in love with Collie Wright (Kelly McGillis) and becomes involved in the family feud that is sparked by the existence of Collie's illegitimate son. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

PG-13, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama

May 22, 2001

Nelson Entertainment

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One of these days, maybe Kurt Russell and Kelly McGillis will look back at Winter People and laugh.

May 20, 2003 Full Review Source: New York Times | Comment
New York Times
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The film is shot in 'Scope, but the effort is essentially wasted by dull center framing that makes the format superfluous.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | Comment
Chicago Reader
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An overearnest story about feudin' mountain families that's good for little more than a few hoots at its own expense.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Washington Post | Comment
Washington Post
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Winter People is the kind of movie where you sit there asking yourself questions that apparently never occurred to the filmmakers.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | Comment
Chicago Sun-Times
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Touching, and excellently performed

November 18, 2003 Comment
Moviehole

A plodding period drama with its fair share of ludicrous plot twists.

April 21, 2003 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | Comment
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Great story about hardship, love and sacrifice. I've watched it several times. Good cinematography and great cast. I recommend it.

February 5, 2012
michael e.
michael echelbarger

Slow moving drama, and not particularly cast well. Technically it is good. The photography is nice. Uninspiring and downright boring at times. perhaps different actors in the lead roles would have made a difference.

August 6, 2006
jazza923
James Higgins

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