Written on the Wind (1956)
Written on the Wind is a 1956 drama movie directed by Douglas Sirk, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall and Robert Stack.
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.
Where to watch Written on the Wind
Stream: Criterion Channel
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Cast
- Rock Hudson as Mitch Wayne
- Lauren Bacall as Lucy Moore Hadley
- Robert Stack as Kyle Hadley
- Dorothy Malone as Marylee Hadley
- Robert Keith as Jasper Hadley
- Grant Williams as Biff Miley
- Robert J. Wilke as Dan Willis
- Edward Platt as Dr. Paul Cochrane
- Harry Shannon as Hoak Wayne
- John Larch as Roy Carter
- Joseph Granby as R.J. Courtney
- Roy Glenn as Sam