Donald Wrye

Donald Wrye

Known for: Directing

Born: September 23, 1934 in Riverside - California - USA - Died: May 14, 2015

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 House of God

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The House of God

Screenplay

1983 Comedy
The Numbers Start with the River

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The Numbers Start with the River

Director

1970 Documentary
Ice Castles

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Ice Castles

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2010 Drama
Not in This Town

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Not in This Town

Director

1997 TV Movie
Ice Castles

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Ice Castles

Writer

1978 Drama
It Happened One Christmas

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It Happened One Christmas

Director

1977 TV Movie
Range of Motion

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Range of Motion

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2000 Drama
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

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Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back

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1993 Drama
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

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A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle

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2000 Thriller
Death Be Not Proud

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Death Be Not Proud

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1975 Drama
The Entertainer

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The Entertainer

Director

1976 TV Movie
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

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An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer

Producer

1968 Documentary
Ultimate Betrayal

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Ultimate Betrayal

Executive Producer

1994 Drama
The Face of Rage

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The Face of Rage

Director

1983 Drama
A Family Divided

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A Family Divided

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1995 Drama
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape

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Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape

Writer

2007 TV Movie
Divorce Wars: A Love Story

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Divorce Wars: A Love Story

Writer

1982 Drama
Fire on the Mountain

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Fire on the Mountain

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1981 TV Movie
83 Hours 'Til Dawn

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83 Hours 'Til Dawn

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1990 Thriller
Born Innocent

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Born Innocent

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1975 Drama
Lucky Day

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Lucky Day

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1991 Drama
Stranger in the Family

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Stranger in the Family

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1991 TV Movie
Heart of Steel

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Heart of Steel

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1983 Drama
Trail of Tears

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Trail of Tears

Director

1995 TV Movie