Katharine Hepburn
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Reviews. On Golden Pond. Roger Ebert January 01, 1981. Tweet. Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda in "On Golden Pond." Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. Simple affection is so rare in the movies. Shyness and resentment are also seldom seen.
Cantankerous retiree Norman Thayer and his conciliatory wife, Ethel, spend summers at their New England vacation home on the shores of idyllic Golden Pond. This year, their adult daughter, Chelsea, visits with her new fiancée and his teenage son, Billy on their way to Europe.
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Apr 17, 2007 · The highest grossing film of 1981 and winner of three Academy Awards, On Golden Pond almost became an unproduced screenplay because no one was interested in financing it. An off-Broadway play that caught the attention of Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn, the story centered around an elderly couple dealing with the intricate dynamics of a life ...
Overview. For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years. Mark Rydell. Director. Ernest Thompson. Screenplay. Donald Stewart. Writer.
On Golden Pond. DRAMA. For 48 years, Ethel and Norman Thayer have summered at their cabin on Golden Pond. Their New England home is filled with memorabilia, reflecting their long history on the lake, and life with their daughter, Chelsea. However, this summer becomes a season of conflict.
Store. Live TV. Categories. BAFTA FILM AWARD® winner. 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.
