
Donald Wrye
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Donald Wrye (September 24, 1934 – May 15, 2015) 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.
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The Entertainer (1976)
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Heart of Steel (1983)
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Ice Castles (1978)
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Lucky Day (1991)
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Ice Castles (2010)
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An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer (1969)
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It Happened One Christmas (1977)
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The House of God (1984)
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Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape (2007)
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Born Innocent (1976)
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The Soba Man (1963)
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83 Hours 'Til Dawn (1990)
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Range of Motion (2000)
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Fire on the Mountain (1981)
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Separated by Murder (1994)
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A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle (2000)
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Stranger in the Family (1991)
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Divorce Wars: A Love Story (1982)
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Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back (1993)
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Death Be Not Proud (1975)
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A Family Divided (1995)
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The Face of Rage (1983)
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Ultimate Betrayal (1994)
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Not in This Town (1997)
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The Man Who Could Talk to Kids (1973)
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Trail of Tears (1995)
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High Stakes (1997)
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The Numbers Start with the River (1971)
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