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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

Directed By: Ted Kotcheff

In Theaters: Apr 14, 1989 Wide

On DVD: May 22, 2001

Nelson Entertainment

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Cast

Kurt Russell
Wayland Jackson
Kelly McGillis
Collie Wright
Lloyd Bridges
William Wright
Mitchell Ryan
Drury Campbell
Amelia Burnette
Paula Jackson
Eileen Ryan
Annie Wright
Lanny Flaherty
Gudger Wright
Don Michael Paul
Young Wright
Walker Averitt
Margaret Campbell
Gary Bullock
Mr. McGregor
James Eric
Bartering Man
Barbara Freeman
Mavis McGregor
Ivan Green
Mr. Crawford
Bill Gribble
Skeet Campbell
Lucile Dew McIntyre
Mrs. Crawford
Jeffrey Meek
Cole Campbell
Wallace Merck
Harmon Campbell
Lynn Stalmaster
David Dwyer
Milton Wright
Dashiell Coleman
Jonathan Wright
Judy Simpson Cook
Gudger's Wife
Rebecca Koon
Bartering Woman
Stacy Moore
Campbell Man
Dick Parkinson
Campbell Man
Mark Fincannon
Pam Plummer
Mitch Ryan

Critic Reviews for The Winter People

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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

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Caryn James

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

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

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

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Hal Hinson

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

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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Touching, and excellently performed

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Clint Morris

Moviehole

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

April 21, 2003 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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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 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