The Winter of Our Discontent is a 1983 American drama television film directed by Waris Hussein, based on the 1961 novel of the same name by John Steinbeck. The film stars Donald Sutherland, Teri Garr, and Tuesday Weld, who received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her performance.[1][2]
| "The Winter of Our Discontent" | |
|---|---|
| Hallmark Hall of Fame episode | |
 Print advertisement for television production | |
| Episode no. | Season 33 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Waris Hussein |
| Written by | Michael de Guzman |
| Based on | the novel by John Steinbeck |
| Featured music | Mark Snow |
| Cinematography by | Robbie Greenberg |
| Editing by | Fred A. Chulack A.C.E. |
| Production code | 144 |
| Original air date | December 6, 1983 |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
Plot
editThe story is about a Long Islander named Ethan Allen Hawley (played by Donald Sutherland) who works as a clerk in a grocery store he used to own, but which is now owned by an Italian immigrant (played by Michael Gazzo). His wife (Teri Garr) and kids want more than what he can give them because of his lowly position.
He finds out that the immigrant that owns his store is an illegal alien, turns him in to the Immigration and Naturalization Service, and receives the store by deceiving the immigrant. Ethan continues to have feelings of depression and anxiety brought about by his uneasy relationship with his wife and kids, risky flirtation with Margie Young-Hunt (Tuesday Weld), and a plan to sell his property and a house of a close friend to a banker who wants to build a shopping mall.
Cast
edit- Donald Sutherland as Ethan Hawley
- Teri Garr as Mary Hawley
- Tuesday Weld as Margie Young-Hunt
- Michael Gazzo as Marullo
- Richard Masur as Danny
- E. G. Marshall as Mr. Baker
- Kirk Brennan as Allen Hawley
- Amanita Hyldahl as Ellen Hawley
- Nan Martin as Mrs. Baker
- Macon McCalman as Reverend Sloane
- Ben Piazza as Louis Brock
- Margaret Wheeler as Miss Elgar
- Tom Pletts as Dave
- Linda Hoy as Mildred
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 36th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Tuesday Weld | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Robertson, Nan (December 4, 1983). "Who Was I to Tinker With John Steinbeck?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor, John J. (December 6, 1983). "TV: Adapted Steinbeck". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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