Winter Kills is a 1979 political thriller film directed by William Richert. The movie is a loose adaptation of the novel of the same name by Richard Condon.
The story follows Nick Keegan (played by Jeff Bridges), the younger brother of the US President Timothy Keegan, who was assassinated 19 years ago. One day, Nick is approached by a dying man named Kegan (played by John Huston), who confesses that he was the hired gunman who killed Nick's brother. Nick, who was only a teenager when his brother was killed, is shocked by this revelation and decides to investigate further.
As Nick starts to dig deeper, he realizes that many people involved in his brother's assassination are still alive and well, and some of them are still in positions of power. Nick's wealthy and domineering father, Joe Keegan (played by John Huston), wants him to drop his investigation, but Nick is determined to find out the truth.
Along the way, Nick meets various intriguing characters, including a former spy (played by Sterling Hayden), a former girlfriend of his brother (played by Elizabeth Taylor), and a mysterious woman (played by Belinda Bauer) who claims to have information about the assassination.
Winter Kills is a dark and complex movie that deals with themes such as conspiracy, corruption, and power. The film's all-star cast, which also includes Anthony Perkins, Eli Wallach, and Toshiro Mifune, delivers strong performances, and the movie's twists and turns keep the audience engaged until the very end.
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, Winter Kills has gained a cult following over the years, and it is now considered a classic of the political thriller genre.
