Ordinary People
“Everything is in its proper place... except the past.”
1980•R•2h 4m•7.5•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Robert Redford
Writer
Alvin Sargent
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$55M
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Donald Sutherland
Calvin Jarrett
Mary Tyler Moore
Beth Jarrett
Judd Hirsch
Dr. Berger
Timothy Hutton
Conrad Jarrett
M. Emmet Walsh
Swim Coach
Elizabeth McGovern
Jeannine Pratt
Dinah Manoff
Karen
Fredric Lehne
Lazenby
James B. Sikking
Ray Hanley
Basil Hoffman
Sloan
Quinn K. Redeker
Ward
Mariclare Costello
Audrey
Meg Mundy
Grandmother
Elizabeth Hubbard
Ruth
Adam Baldwin
Stillman
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Wildwood Enterprises
Producer
Ronald L. Schwary
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