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

Release Date: 30 Nov 1990

Runtime: 1h 47m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment, Columbia Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.75 (4700 votes)

Cast

  • Paul Sheldon: James Caan
  • Annie Wilkes: Kathy Bates
  • Buster: Richard Farnsworth
  • Virginia: Frances Sternhagen
  • Marcia Sindell: Lauren Bacall
  • Libby: Graham Jarvis
  • Pete: Jerry Potter
  • Anchorman: Thomas Brunelle
  • Anchorwoman: June Christopher
  • Reporter #1: Julie Payne
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