Ice Castles

Ice Castles is a 1978 American romantic drama film directed by Donald Wrye and starring Lynn-Holly Johnson and Robby Benson. It is the story of Lexie Winston, a young figure skater, and her rise and fall from super stardom. Tragedy strikes when, following a freak accident, Lexie loses her sight, leaving her to hide away in the privacy of her own despair. She eventually perseveres and begins competing in figure skating again.

This article is about the 1978 film. For the 2010 film, see Ice Castles (2010 film). For other uses, see Ice castle.
Ice Castles
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDonald Wrye
Screenplay by
  • Donald Wrye
  • Gary L. Baim
Story byGary L. Baim
Produced byJohn Kemeny
Starring
  • Lynn-Holly Johnson
  • Robby Benson
  • Tom Skerritt
CinematographyBill Butler
Edited by
  • Michael Kahn
  • Maury Winetrobe
  • Melvin Shapiro
Music byMarvin Hamlisch
Distributed byColumbia Pictures
Release date
December 31, 1978
Running time
110 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$9.5 million

The work was filmed on location in Colorado and Minnesota. Its theme song "Through the Eyes of Love", performed by Melissa Manchester, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 52nd Academy Awards.

A remake, also directed by Wrye, was released direct to video in 2010.

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