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The Winter of Our Discontent is a 1983 American drama television film directed by Waris Hussein, based on the 1961 novel of the same name by John Steinbeck. The film stars Donald Sutherland, Teri Garr, and Tuesday Weld, who received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her performance.
| The Winter of Our Discontent | |
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 Film poster | |
| Based on | The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck |
| Written by | Michael De Guzman |
| Directed by | Waris Hussein |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | R. W. Goodwin |
| Cinematography | Robbie Greenberg |
| Editor | Fred A. Chulack |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | December 6, 1983 |
Plot edit
The story is about a Long Islander named Ethan Allen Hawley (played by Donald Sutherland) who works as a clerk in a grocery store he used to own, but which is now owned by an Italian immigrant (played by Michael V. Gazzo). His wife (Teri Garr) and kids want more than what he can give them because of his lowly position.
He finds out that the immigrant that owns his store is an illegal alien, turns him in to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and receives the store by deceiving the immigrant. Ethan continues to have feelings of depression and anxiety brought about by his uneasy relationship with his wife and kids, risky flirtation with Margie Young-Hunt (Tuesday Weld), and a plan to sell his property and a house of a close friend to a banker who wants to build a shopping mall.
Cast edit
- Donald Sutherland as Ethan Hawley
- Teri Garr as Mary Hawley
- Tuesday Weld as Margie Young-Hunt
- Michael V. Gazzo as Marullo
- Richard Masur as Danny
- E. G. Marshall as Mr. Baker
- Kirk Brennan as Allen Hawley
- Amanita Hyldahl as Ellen Hawley
- Nan Martin as Mrs. Baker
- Macon McCalman as Reverend Sloane
- Ben Piazza as Louis Brock
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 36th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Tuesday Weld | Nominated |
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