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The Way We Were is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. Arthur Laurents adapted the screenplay from his own 1972 novel of the same name, which was based on his college days at Cornell University and his experiences with the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Oct 19, 1973 · Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford star as a politically opposed couple who fall in love and face challenges in post-WWII America. The film, directed by Sydney Pollack, won two Oscars and features a theme song by Marvin Hamlisch and Marilyn Bergman.
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- Drama, Romance
- Sydney Pollack
- 1973-10-19
The Way We Were. Set during the politically charged time of pre-WWII McCarthyism, a young couple with diametrically opposing views of politics, friendships and careers find it difficult to balance their private love and desires with their very public lives. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
Roger Ebert praises Barbra Streisand's performance as a Communist activist who falls in love with Robert Redford's writer, but criticizes the film's weak plot and ending. He also compares the movie to other Streisand roles and the McCarthy era.
A classic love story of a Jewish activist and a WASP writer set in the post-WWII era of McCarthyism. See how their differences and challenges affect their relationship and their careers in Hollywood.
A romantic melodrama starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford as a Jewish activist and a WASP screenwriter who fall in love and face the challenges of Hollywood and the blacklist. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie.
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- Romance
- PG
