

Cross Creek
1983-09-21 · 127 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Martin Ritt
- Production companies
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 8,000,000
Top Cast
Mary SteenburgenMarjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Rip TornMarsh Turner
Peter CoyoteNorton Baskin
Dana HillEllie Turner
Alfre WoodardGeechee
Joanna MilesMrs. Turner
Ike EisenmannPaul
Toni HudsonTim's Wife
Cary GuffeyFloyd Turner
Jay O. SandersCharles Rawlings
Malcolm McDowellMax PerkinsTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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