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Sep 19, 1980 · A film directed by Robert Redford and based on Judith Guest's novel, starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, and Timothy Hutton. It depicts the struggles of a wealthy family after the accidental death of their older son and the suicide attempt of their younger son.
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- Drama
- Robert Redford
- 1980-09-19
Ordinary People is a 1980 American drama film directed by Robert Redford in his feature directorial debut. The screenplay by Alvin Sargent is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Judith Guest.
Robert Redford's film explores the emotional turmoil of a suburban family after a tragedy. Read Ebert's analysis of the characters, themes, and performances in this Oscar-winning drama.
A film about a family coping with the death of their older son and the suicide attempt of their younger son. The film explores the themes of grief, guilt, therapy, and family dynamics through the perspectives of the parents and the son.
Ordinary People Director Robert Redford's Oscar winning examination of an upper-middle-class family torn apart by tension and tragedy. Starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton and Judd Hirsch.
- 124 min
- 19
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch Directed By: Robert Redford Synopsis: The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among...
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Tormented by guilt following the death of his older brother, Buck, in a sailing accident, alienated teenager Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) attempts suicide.
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- Drama
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