Donald Wrye
Directing
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.
Behind the camera
2010Ice Castles
Director
2007Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Director & Writer
2000Range of Motion
Director
2000A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Director
1997Not in This Town
Director
1997High Stakes
Director
1995A Family Divided
Director
1995Trail of Tears
Director
1994Ultimate Betrayal
Director
1993Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Director
1991Lucky Day
Director
1991Stranger in the Family
Director
199083 Hours 'Til Dawn
Director
1984The House of God
Director & Screenplay
1983Heart of Steel
Director
1982Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Director & Writer
1981Fire on the Mountain
Director
1978Ice Castles
Director & Writer
1977It Happened One Christmas
Director
1976The Entertainer
Director
1976Born Innocent
Director
1975Death Be Not Proud
Director & Writer
1973The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
Director
1971The Numbers Start with the River
Director