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Misery

Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

Film19901h 47mReleased

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Director
Rob Reiner
Language
English
Released
1990-11-30
Runtime
1h 47m

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The story

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

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Cast

  • Kathy Bates
    Kathy BatesAnnie Wilkes
  • James Caan
    James CaanPaul Sheldon
  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard FarnsworthBuster
  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren BacallMarcia Sindell
  • Frances Sternhagen
    Frances SternhagenVirginia
  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham JarvisLibby
  • Jerry Potter
    Jerry PotterPete
  • Thomas Brunelle
    Thomas BrunelleAnchorman
  • June Christopher
    June ChristopherAnchorwoman
  • Julie Payne
    Julie PayneReporter #1