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Misery (1990)

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Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

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Director
Rob Reiner
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    Paul Sheldon James Caan
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    Annie Wilkes Kathy Bates
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    Buster Richard Farnsworth
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    Virginia Frances Sternhagen
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    Marcia Sindell Lauren Bacall
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    Libby Graham Jarvis
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    Pete Jerry Potter
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    Anchorman Thomas Brunelle

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