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
Ice Castles
Director
Ice Castles
Writer
The Entertainer
Director
Heart of Steel
Director
Lucky Day
Director
Born Innocent
Director
The Face of Rage
Director
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
Director
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
Producer
Fire on the Mountain
Director
Separated by Murder
Director
A Family Divided
Director