Donald Wrye
DirectingDonald 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 — Crew
Ice Castles
Director
Born Innocent
Director
Ice Castles
Director
Divorce Wars: A Love Story
Director
Broken Promises: Taking Emily Back
Director
The House of God
Screenplay
Stranger in the Family
Director
Fire on the Mountain
Director
It Happened One Christmas
Director
Heart of Steel
Director
A Family Divided
Director
High Stakes
Director
83 Hours 'Til Dawn
Director
The Face of Rage
Writer
Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape
Writer
Not in This Town
Director
Lucky Day
Director
The Man Who Could Talk to Kids
Director
Death Be Not Proud
Director
Ultimate Betrayal
Director
The Entertainer
Director
Range of Motion
Director
A Vision of Murder: The Story of Donielle
Director
Trail of Tears
Director
Separated by Murder
Director
The Numbers Start with the River
Director
An Impression of John Steinbeck: Writer
Producer
The Soba Man
Writer