Cross Creek

(1983)Directed by Martin Ritt127 min · PGDrama, Romance
The portrait of a woman who, at the edge of survival, found a world of meaning.

In the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editors and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American literature.

Mary Steenburgenas Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Rip Tornas Marsh Turner
Peter Coyoteas Norton Baskin
Dana Hillas Ellie Turner
Alfre Woodardas Geechee
Joanna Milesas Mrs. Turner
Toni Hudsonas Tim's Wife
Cary Guffeyas Floyd Turner
BRBo Ruckeras Leroy
Jay O. Sandersas Charles Rawlings
John Hammondas Tim
Tommy Alfordas Postal Clerk
Norton Baskinas Man in the Rocking Chair
Terrence Gehras Store Keeper
Keith Michelas Preston Turner
Nora Rogersas Mary Turner
Kenneth V. Vickeryas Minister
C.T. Wakefieldas Sheriff
Malcolm McDowellas Max Perkins