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Ordinary People (1980)
Director: Robert Redford
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, Timothy Hutton
Runtime124 min
Rating15
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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.
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Ordinary People (1980) is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Robert Redford. The film won several Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It has an IMDb rating of 7.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, indicating strong audience reception for this poignant exploration of grief and family dynamics.
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Ordinary People, the 1980 drama directed by Robert Redford, offers a powerful exploration of grief and the complexities of family dynamics. With standout performances from Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, and Timothy Hutton, the film delves into the emotional turmoil of a family grappling with the aftermath of a tragic loss, delivering a poignant and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
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Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film, the first feature directed by Robert Redford. The screenplay by Alvin Sargent is based on the 1976 novel by Judith Guest. The film follows the disintegration of a wealthy family in Lake Forest, Illinois, after one son dies in an accident and the other attempts to die by suicide. It stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch, and Timothy Hutton.
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