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Donald Wrye

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born September 24, 1934Died May 15, 2015 (80 years)
Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) was an American director, screenwriter, and producer, best known for directing the 1978 film Ice Castles, a romantic drama about a young figure skater's rise and fall from stardom. He began his career with documentary shorts, including An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969), which was nominated for an Academy Award. Wrye's work often explored human resilience and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on American cinema.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Born Innocent
  • Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
  • Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
  • Separated by Murder

Known For

  • Ice Castles
  • Ice Castles
  • Born Innocent
  • It Happened One Christmas
  • 83 Hours 'Til Dawn
  • A Family Divided
  • Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
  • The House of God
  • Ultimate Betrayal
  • Stranger in the Family
  • Fire on the Mountain
  • Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
  • Not in This Town
  • Range of Motion
  • Trail of Tears
  • The Entertainer
  • Separated by Murder
  • High Stakes

Donald Wrye Filmography

2000
1997
High Stakes · as Executive Producer
1995
Trail of Tears · as Executive Producer
1994
1994
Ultimate Betrayal · as Executive Producer
1993
1991
Stranger in the Family · as Executive Producer
1991
Lucky Day · as Executive Producer
1987
Amerika (TV Series) · as Executive Producer
1985
Right to Kill? · as Executive Producer
1982
Divorce Wars: A Love Story · as Executive Producer
1975

2010
Landing the Jump · as Self - Director

2010
Ice Castles · as Teleplay
1968
The Mod Squad (TV Series) · as Teleplay

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