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Written on the Wind

Written on the Wind

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 4, 1956

Runtime

1h 39m

Genres

Drama, Romance

User Score

69%

Original Title

Written on the Wind

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Director

Douglas Sirk

Budget

$1,300,000

Revenue

$4,300,000

Description

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.