The Winter People (1989)
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13% of critics liked it
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41% of users liked it
(943 ratings)
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… More 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
- Directed By
- Ted Kotcheff
- Genres
- Drama
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Apr 14, 1989 Wide
- Studio
- Nelson Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Caryn James, New York Times
One of these days, maybe Kurt Russell and Kelly McGillis will look back at Winter People and laugh.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
The film is shot in 'Scope, but the effort is essentially wasted by dull center framing that makes the format superfluous.
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Hal Hinson, Washington Post
An overearnest story about feudin' mountain families that's good for little more than a few hoots at its own expense.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Winter People is the kind of movie where you sit there asking yourself questions that apparently never occurred to the filmmakers.
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Touching, and excellently performed
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Cast
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Kurt Russell
as Wayland Jackson
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Kelly McGillis
as Collie Wright
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Lloyd Bridges
as William Wright
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Mitchell Ryan
as Drury Campbell
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Amelia Burnette
as Paula Jackson
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Eileen Ryan
as Annie Wright
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Lanny Flaherty
as Gudger Wright
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Don Michael Paul
as Young Wright
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Walker Averitt
as Margaret Campbell
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Gary Bullock
as Mr. McGregor
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James Eric
as Bartering Man
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Barbara Freeman
as Mavis McGregor
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Ivan Green
as Mr. Crawford
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Bill Gribble
as Skeet Campbell
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Lucile Dew McIntyre
as Mrs. Crawford
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Jeffrey Meek
as Cole Campbell
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Wallace Merck
as Harmon Campbell
- Lynn Stalmaster
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David Dwyer
as Milton Wright
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Dashiell Coleman
as Jonathan Wright
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Judy Simpson Cook
as Gudger's Wife
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Rebecca Koon
as Bartering Woman
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Stacy Moore
as Campbell Man
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Dick Parkinson
as Campbell Man
- Mark Fincannon
- Pam Plummer
- Mitch Ryan
