Cross Creek (1983)

  • PG
  • 09/21/1983 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 2h 7m

The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning.

Overview

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.

Martin Ritt

Director

Dalene Young

Screenplay

Cast

Mary Steenburgen's headshot

Mary Steenburgen

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Rip Torn's headshot

Rip Torn

Marsh Turner
Peter Coyote's headshot

Peter Coyote

Norton Baskin
Dana Hill's headshot

Dana Hill

Ellie Turner
Alfre Woodard's headshot

Alfre Woodard

Geechee
Joanna Miles's headshot

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Turner
Ike Eisenmann's headshot

Ike Eisenmann

Paul
Toni Hudson's headshot

Toni Hudson

Tim's Wife

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