The Winter of Our Discontent (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

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"
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Episode no.Season 33
Episode 1
Directed byWaris Hussein
Written byMichael de Guzman
Based onthe novel
by John Steinbeck
Featured musicMark Snow
Cinematography byRobbie Greenberg
Editing byFred A. Chulack A.C.E.
Production code144
Original air dateDecember 6, 1983 (1983-12-06)
Running time105 minutes
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Plot

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The 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

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
1984 36th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special Tuesday Weld Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Robertson, Nan (December 4, 1983). "Who Was I to Tinker With John Steinbeck?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  2. ^ O'Connor, John J. (December 6, 1983). "TV: Adapted Steinbeck". The New York Times. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
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