Misery (1990)

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

Movie · 1990 · 1h 47m · Released · Rated R · Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

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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Cast

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

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