James Caan as Paul Sheldon
James Caan starred opposite Kathy Bates in Misery. He played Paul Sheldon, a successful romance novelist held captive by an obsessed fan. The role is widely cited as a dramatic comeback for Caan.
Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes
Kathy Bates portrayed Annie Wilkes, the nurse who kidnaps Paul Sheldon. Her performance earned the Academy Award for Best Actress. Bates became the defining face of the film's psychological horror.
Additional Cast and Film Context
Supporting roles include Lauren Bacall as the publisher and Richard Farnsworth as a sheriff. The film, based on Stephen King's novel, is a landmark 1990s thriller. For more details, see the Misery film page on IMDb.
