Ordinary People
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Everything is in its proper place... except the past.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Donald SutherlandCalvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler MooreBeth Jarrett
Judd HirschDr. Berger
Timothy HuttonConrad Jarrett
M. Emmet WalshSwim Coach
Elizabeth McGovernJeannine Pratt
Dinah ManoffKaren
Fredric LehneLazenby
James B. SikkingRay Hanley
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ordinary People about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People was directed by Robert Redford.
- When was Ordinary People released?
- Ordinary People was released on September 19, 1980.
- How long is Ordinary People?
- Ordinary People has a runtime of 2h 4m.
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