

Misery(1990)
"Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive."
Overview
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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Kathy Bates
Annie Wilkes

James Caan
Paul Sheldon

Richard Farnsworth
Buster

Lauren Bacall
Marcia Sindell

Frances Sternhagen
Virginia

Graham Jarvis
Libby

Jerry Potter
Pete

Thomas Brunelle
Anchorman

June Christopher
Anchorwoman

Julie Payne
Reporter #1

Archie Hahn
Reporter #2

Gregory Snegoff
Reporter #3
Wendy Bowers
Waitress

Rob Reiner
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

J. T. Walsh
State Trooper Sherman Douglas (uncredited)
Jay Dee Witney
News Photographer (uncredited)
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