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Written on the Wind

1956, 1h 39min

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.

"Written on the Wind" — drama and romance movie produced in USA and released in 1956. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.4 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 39min. "Written on the Wind" is not currently available to stream in USA. Save it and we'll notify you when it's available! Make sure to turn on push notifications as well.

Country: United States

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Cast:

Chuck Hamilton,

George DeNormand

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Release dates:

Available in theaters: December 25, 1956

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8

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Critic William Thomas

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8

Unflinching in its often ugly revelation of character and consequence, it's an intense and powerful film well worthy of this re-release.

Read full review at Empire

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Written on the Wind was released in theaters on December 25, 1956.