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Cast
John Forsythe
as Paul Anderson
Pamela Franklin
as Karen Forrester
Ida Lupino
as Mrs. Forrester
Dina Merrill
as Penelope Parkington
Ben Murphy
as Joe Randolph
Leslie Nielsen
as Derek Childs
Jane Powell
as Elaine Anderson
Barbara Stanwyck
as Geraldine Parkington
Lesley Ann Warren
as Laura Reynolds
Henry Jones
as Mailman
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1973
Runtime1h 14m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorGene Nelson, Paul Krasny
WritersEllis Marcus, Hal Sitowitz, James G. Hirsch
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Letters
About The Letters
Story of people whose lives were changed because of a year-long delay in the delivery of some letters.
Directed by Gene Nelson, Paul Krasny, The Letters leans on a strong ensemble — John Forsythe, Pamela Franklin, Ida Lupino — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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