Misery

Nov 30, 1990

1h 47m

★ 7.7

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Castle Rock Entertainment

Nelson Entertainment

Misery Trailers

Cast

Annie Wilkes

Kathy Bates

Paul Sheldon

James Caan

Buster

Richard Farnsworth

Marcia Sindell

Lauren Bacall

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Frances Sternhagen

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Graham Jarvis

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Reporter #1

Julie Payne

Reporter #2

Archie Hahn

Reporter #3

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