Movie·1980·2h 4m
Ordinary People
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
Directed By
Robert Redford
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Written By
Alvin Sargent
Producer
Ronald L. Schwary
Cinematography
John Bailey
Music
Marvin Hamlisch
Editor
Jeff Kanew
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Where to watch
Region: INRent
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Cast
Donald Sutherland
Calvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler Moore
Beth Jarrett
Judd Hirsch
Dr. Berger
Timothy Hutton
Conrad Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh
Swim Coach
Elizabeth McGovern
Jeannine Pratt
Dinah Manoff
Karen
Fredric Lehne
Lazenby
James B. Sikking
Ray Hanley
Basil Hoffman
Sloan
Quinn K. Redeker
Ward
Mariclare Costello
Audrey
Meg Mundy
Grandmother
Elizabeth Hubbard
Ruth
Adam Baldwin
Stillman
Richard Whiting
Grandfather
Scott Doebler
Buck Jarrett
Carl DiTomasso
Van Buren
// crew
Crew
Robert Redford
Director
Ronald L. Schwary
Producer
Alvin Sargent
Screenplay
John Bailey
Director of Photography
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Jeff Kanew
Editor
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