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Misery (1990)

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

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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 Kathy Bates Annie Wilkes
  • James Caan James Caan Paul Sheldon
  • Richard Farnsworth Richard Farnsworth Buster
  • Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall Marcia Sindell
  • Frances Sternhagen Frances Sternhagen Virginia
  • Graham Jarvis Graham Jarvis Libby
  • Jerry Potter Jerry Potter Pete
  • Thomas Brunelle Thomas Brunelle Anchorman
  • June Christopher June Christopher Anchorwoman
  • Julie Payne Julie Payne Reporter #1
  • Archie Hahn Archie Hahn Reporter #2
  • Gregory Snegoff Gregory Snegoff Reporter #3
  • Wendy Bowers Waitress
  • Rob Reiner Rob Reiner Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
  • J.T. Walsh J.T. Walsh State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)

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