Katharine Hepburn
Ethel Thayer
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On Golden Pond is a 1981 family drama film directed by Mark Rydell from a screenplay written by Ernest Thompson, adapted from his 1979 play of the same name. It stars Katharine Hepburn , Henry Fonda (in his final theatrical film), Jane Fonda , Doug McKeon , Dabney Coleman and William Lanteau .
Feb 12, 1982 · A retired professor and his wife spend a summer at their cottage on Golden Pond, where they meet their daughter's fiance and his son. The film won three Oscars and explores themes of aging, family and nostalgia.
- (35K)
- Drama
- Mark Rydell
- 1982-02-12
A classic film about an old couple (Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn) and their daughter (Jane Fonda) at a lake house. Roger Ebert praises the acting, the scenes and the emotions of this treasured drama.
A drama about a married couple's twilight years and their relationship with their daughter and grandson. See critics' reviews, ratings, and where to watch or buy the movie online.
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- Mark Rydell
- PG
- Katharine Hepburn
On Golden Pond. In his final role, Henry Fonda plays Norman Thayer, a prickly retired professor who visits his Maine summer home with his loving wife Ethel (Hepburn). Soon, they are joined by their daughter Chelsea (Jane Fonda), her fiancé Bill, and his son Billy. Norman develops a bond with Billy, providing the framework for a summer in which ...
The legendary Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn star in one of the 1980s' most honored and cherished films, On Golden Pond. Norman is a curmudgeon with an es...
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Synopsis. On the beautiful Golden Pond (really Squam Lake in Holderness, New Hampshire), elderly couple Ethel and Norman return to their summer cottage, where Ethel is immediately thrilled to hear the loons welcoming them back, although Norman claims he can hear nothing. They proceed to uncover the furniture and open the windows, while Normans ...
