Written on the Wind

Written on the Wind

6.9 | 1956-10-04 | Drama Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Douglas Sirk Director
Robert Wilder Novel
George Zuckerman Screenplay
Bill Thomas Costume Design
Bud Westmore Makeup Artist
Albert Zugsmith Producer
Robert Clatworthy Art Direction
Joan St. Oegger Hairstylist
Norman Deming Unit Manager
Frank Skinner Original Music Composer

Cast

Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson
Mitch Wayne
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Lucy Moore Hadley
Robert Stack
Robert Stack
Kyle Hadley
Dorothy Malone
Dorothy Malone
Marylee Hadley
Robert Keith
Robert Keith
Jasper Hadley
Grant Williams
Grant Williams
Biff Miley
Robert J. Wilke
Robert J. Wilke
Dan Willis
Edward Platt
Edward Platt
Dr. Paul Cochrane
Harry Shannon
Harry Shannon
Hoak Wayne
John Larch
John Larch
Roy Carter

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