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1956 · 99 min · NR

Written on the Wind

Directed by Douglas Sirk · Drama, Romance

Written on the Wind (1956) is a Drama film, directed by Douglas Sirk set in Texas during the 1950s. It runs 99 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of family & loyalty and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Frank Skinner
Cinematography
Russell Metty
Cast
Rock HudsonLauren BacallRobert StackDorothy MaloneRobert KeithGrant WilliamsRobert J. WilkeEdward Platt

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Texas
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyLove & Longing
Tone
MelancholicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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