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Written on the Wind

6.9

228 votes

Genres:

  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Release date: 1956-10-04
  • Budget: $1300000
  • Revenue: $4300000
Plot:
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.

Cast:

ActorCharacter
Mitch Wayne
Lucy Moore Hadley
Kyle Hadley
Marylee Hadley
Jasper Hadley
Biff Miley
Dan Willis
Dr. Paul Cochrane
Hoak Wayne
Roy Carter
R.J. Courtney
Sam
Bertha
Reporter
Brunette
Blonde
Secretary
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Hotel Floorlady (uncredited)
Maitre d' (uncredited)
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Reporter (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Ben the Bartender (uncredited)
Boy on Electric Hobbyhorse (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Doorman (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Hotel Doorman (uncredited)
College Boy at Party (uncredited)
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Beer Drinker (uncredited)
Attendant (uncredited)
College Boy at Party (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Kyle as a Boy (voice) (uncredited)
Hotel Proprietor (uncredited)
College Girl at Party (uncredited)
Commuter (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Plane Attendant (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Bailiff (uncredited)
Marylee as a Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Waitress (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Beer Drinker (uncredited)
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Prosecution Staff Lawyer (uncredited)
Waiter (uncredited)
Mitch as a Boy (voice) (uncredited)
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