Movie·1990·1h 47m
Misery
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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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.
Written By
William Goldman
Producer
Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman
Cinematography
Barry Sonnenfeld
Music
Marc Shaiman
Editor
Robert Leighton
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes
James Caan
Paul Sheldon
Richard Farnsworth
Buster
Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell
Frances Sternhagen
Virginia
Graham Jarvis
Libby
Jerry Potter
Pete
Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman
June Christopher
Anchorwoman
Julie Payne
Reporter #1
Archie Hahn
Reporter #2
Gregory Snegoff
Reporter #3
Wendy Bowers
Waitress
Rob Reiner
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
J.T. Walsh
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Rob Reiner
Director, Producer
William Goldman
Screenplay
Andrew Scheinman
Producer
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
Barry Sonnenfeld
Director of Photography
Robert Leighton
Editor
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