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Donald Wrye

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional Credits
Born September 24, 1934Died May 15, 2015 (80 years)
Donald Wrye 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
  • Trail of Tears
  • Range of Motion
  • The Entertainer
  • Separated by Murder
  • High Stakes

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