Written on the Wind

Written on the Wind

This woman in his arms was now the wife of the man he called his best friend!

6.9 /10 267 votes
October 4, 1956 1h 39m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Douglas Sirk
Writers George Zuckerman, Robert Wilder
Studio Universal Pictures
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $1,300,000

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Cast & Crew

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

Joseph Granby

R.J. Courtney

Roy Glenn

Roy Glenn

Sam

Frequently Asked Questions

Written on the Wind was released on October 4, 1956.

The runtime of Written on the Wind is 1h 39m.

Written on the Wind is a Drama, Romance movie.

Written on the Wind has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Written on the Wind is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Written on the Wind was directed by Douglas Sirk.

The main cast of Written on the Wind includes Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack.

Written on the Wind is originally in English.