Misery (1990)
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
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Paul Sheldon -
Annie Wilkes -
Buster -
Virginia -
Marcia Sindell -
Libby -
Pete -
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Anchorwoman -
Reporter #1
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Reporter #3 -
Waitress
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Self
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Director:
Rob ReinerWriters:
Stephen King (novel), William Goldman (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
James Caan and Richard Farnsworth previously appeared in Comes a Horseman (1978).
Quotes
Virginia McCain:
Well, whoever she is, she sure likes to read a lot.
Sheriff John T. 'Buster' McCain:
Virginia, I'm flattered that you think I have that kind of energy. I figure that if I can't find Paul Sheldon, at least I'll find out what he wrote about.
Virginia McCain:
Well, what do you expect to find? A story ...
Goofs
The typewriter lands upside down after Paul hits Annie with it, yet appears in the next shot right side up.
Crazy Credits
Misery the Pig - Herself
Soundtracks
I'll Be Seeing YouPerformed by Liberace
Courtesy of CBS Records, Music Licensing Department
Written by Irving Kahal and Sammy Fain
Published by Williamson Music Company and Bienstock Publishing Company (o/b/o Redwood Music, Ltd.)
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Genres
Drama | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
30 November 1990Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Truckee, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$10,076,834 2 December 1990
Gross USA:
$61,276,872
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$61,276,872
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