Drama · United States of America · 1980 · 2h 4m

Ordinary People

Ordinary People poster
Director
Robert Redford
Cast
Donald Sutherland as Calvin Jarrett Mary Tyler Moore as Beth Jarrett Judd Hirsch as Dr. Berger Timothy Hutton as Conrad Jarrett M. Emmet Walsh as Swim Coach Elizabeth McGovern as Jeannine Pratt
Crew
John Bailey — Director of Photography Jeff Kanew — Editor Marvin Hamlisch — Original Music Composer Alvin Sargent — Screenplay Judith Guest — Novel Ronald L. Schwary — Producer
Tagline

Everything is in its proper place... except the past.

Synopsis

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.

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Mood & Themes
chicago, illinoisdepressionpost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)based on novel or booksuicide attemptmiddle classdysfunctional familygriefbereavementpsychiatristguiltgrieving
Key Collaborators
Robert Redford Director John Bailey Director of Photography Jeff Kanew Editor Marvin Hamlisch Original Music Composer Alvin Sargent Screenplay Judith Guest Novel Ronald L. Schwary Producer Bernie Pollack Costume Design
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