Directing
Donald Wrye
1934 · Riverside - California - USA
29 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
The Entertainer
Director
Lucky Day
Director
Heart of Steel
Director
Ice Castles
Director
Ice Castles
Director
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
Producer
Born Innocent
Director
The Soba Man
Editor
It Happened One Christmas
Director
The House of God
Screenplay
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Writer
Fire on the Mountain
Director