The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father and the guilt-ridden younger son.
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Awards:
- Won 4 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 14 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Donald Sutherland | ... |
Calvin Jarrett
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| Mary Tyler Moore | ... |
Beth Jarrett
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| Judd Hirsch | ... |
Dr. Tyrone Berger
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| Timothy Hutton | ... |
Conrad Jarrett
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| M. Emmet Walsh | ... |
Salan - The Swim Coach
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| Elizabeth McGovern | ... |
Jeannine Pratt
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| Dinah Manoff | ... |
Karen
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| Fredric Lehne | ... |
Joe Lazenby
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| James Sikking | ... |
Ray
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| Basil Hoffman | ... |
Sloan
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| Quinn K. Redeker | ... |
Ward - Beth's Brother
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| Mariclare Costello | ... |
Audrey - Ward's Wife
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| Meg Mundy | ... |
Grandmother
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| Elizabeth Hubbard | ... |
Ruth
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| Adam Baldwin | ... |
Stillman
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Richard Whiting | ... |
Grandfather
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Scott Doebler | ... |
Buck Jarrett
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Carl DiTomasso | ... |
Van Buren
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Tim Clarke | ... |
Truan
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Ken Dishner | ... |
Genthe
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Lisa Smyth | ... |
Gail
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Ann Eggert | ... |
Mitzi
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Randall Robbins | ... |
Bryce
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Cynthia Baker | ... |
Ms. Mellon
(as Cynthia Baker Johnson)
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John Stimpson | ... |
John
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Liz Kinney | ... |
Liz
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Steven Hirsch | ... |
Mack
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Rudy Hornish | ... |
Ed
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Clarissa Downey | ... |
Chris
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Cynthia Burke | ... |
Annie
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Jane Alderman | ... |
Linda
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Paul Preston | ... |
Dennis
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Gustave Lachenauer | ... |
Gus
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Marilyn Rockafellow | ... |
Sarah
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Don Billett | ... |
Philip
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Ronald Solomon | ... |
Joel
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Virginia Long | ... |
Choir Director
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Paula Segal | ... |
Shopper
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Estelle Meyers | ... |
Saleslady
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Stuart Shiff | ... |
Waiter
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Rose Wool | ... |
Waitress
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Douglas Kinney | ... |
Actor
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Constance Addington | ... |
Actress
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Edwin Bederman | ... |
McDonald's Manager
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Bobby Coyne | ... |
Young Buck
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Michael Creadon | ... |
Young Conrad
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Randy De Troit | ... |
Man on Bridge (uncredited)
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Jeff Lawrence | ... |
Passenger (uncredited)
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| Michael T. Weiss | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Redford | ||
Written by
| Judith Guest | ... | (novel) |
| Alvin Sargent | ... | (screenplay) |
| Nancy Dowd | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Ronald L. Schwary | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| John Bailey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jeff Kanew | ||
Editorial Department
| Jay Friedkin | ... | apprentice editor |
| Carol Ann Jackson | ... | assistant editor |
| Marilyn Madderom | ... | assistant editor |
| Kathy Orloff | ... | apprentice editor |
Casting By
| Penny Perry | ||
Art Direction by
| Phillip Bennett | ||
| J. Michael Riva | ||
Set Decoration by
| William B. Fosser | ... | (as William Fosser) |
| Jerry Wunderlich | ||
Costume Design by
| Bernie Pollack | ||
Makeup Department
| Joel Israel | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Moore |
| Gary Liddiard | ... | makeup artist |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | hair stylist (as Jean Burke Reilly) |
| Kathe Swanson | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ronald L. Schwary | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Britton | ... | second assistant director (as Michael L. Britton) |
| Steve Perry | ... | first assistant director (as Steven H. Perry) |
| Tom Seidman | ... | dga trainee |
Art Department
| Donald R. Abblett | ... | standby painter (as Donald Abblett) |
| Edward Aiona | ... | property master (as Eddie Aiona) |
| Richard Boris | ... | greensman |
| Herman Lowers | ... | construction coordinator (as Herman O. Lowers) |
| Willie Marceau | ... | head carpenter |
| William Powley | ... | construction painter |
| Chuck Stein | ... | construction foreman (as Charles J. Stein) |
Sound Department
| Kathleen Korth | ... | assistant sound editor (as Kathy Korth) |
| Gregg Landaker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Maslow | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kay Rose | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jerry Rosenthal | ... | sound editor (as Gerald Rosenthal) |
| Victoria Rose Sampson | ... | sound editor (as Victoria Sampson) |
| Kenneth Schwarz | ... | boom man (as Kenny Schwarz) |
| Bill Varney | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Charles M. Wilborn | ... | sound mixer (as Charles Wilborn) |
| John S. Coffey | ... | sound mixer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Robert Davenport | ... | uncredited |
| Ken Dufva | ... | foley artist (uncredited) |
| Harry Keramidas | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Donald C. Rogers | ... | technical director of sound (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Richard Epper | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John D. Crededio | ... | gaffer: Chicago (as John Credidio) |
| James Glennon | ... | camera operator |
| Clyde Hart | ... | key grip |
| Tommy Magglos | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert McLain | ... | key grip: Chicago (as Bob McLean) |
| Ronald W. McLeish | ... | gaffer (as Ronald W. McLeisch) |
| Lou Noto | ... | first assistant camera (as Louis Noto) |
| Marcia Reed | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robert M. Moore | ... | wardrobe: men (as Robert Moore) |
| Rita Salazar | ... | wardrobe: women |
Location Management
| Patrick Markey | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Scott Grusin | ... | assistant music editor |
| Marvin Hamlisch | ... | music adaptor |
| Jack Hayes | ... | orchestrator |
| Dan Wallin | ... | music scoring mixer |
| Larry Blank | ... | choral conductor (uncredited) |
| Marvin Hamlisch | ... | composer: source music (uncredited) / conductor (uncredited) / music arranger (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julie Pitkanen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| James Hogan | ... | co-captain: Chicago (as James P. Hogan) |
| Michael McDuffee | ... | transportation captain (as Mike McDuffee) |
| Gerald R. Molen | ... | transportation coordinator (as Jerry Molen) |
Additional Crew
| Jack Hirshberg | ... | unit publicist |
| Mary Cay Hollander | ... | production coordinator |
| Patricia Matzdorff | ... | secretary: Mr. Schwary |
| Robbie Miller | ... | secretary: Mr. Redford (as Robbi Miller) |
| Patricia Newcomb | ... | publicity consultant |
| Phill Norman | ... | title designer |
| Grant Olson | ... | craft service |
| Dennis Park | ... | assistant accountant |
| Teresa Skinner | ... | associate: Wildwood |
| Bob Waits | ... | assistant: Mr. Sutherland |
| Rusty Warren | ... | production accountant |
| Jim Berkenstadt | ... | legal (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical) (a Gulf+Western company)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1980) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1980) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Sonoro Filme (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Films of India (1983) (India) (theatrical)
- TV Asahi (1986) (Japan) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Paramount Channel (2021) (France) (tv)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2022) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Citizens of Lake Forest, Illinois (acknowledgement: Wildwood Enterprises would like to thank them and those of the surrounding communities for their cooperation and assistance in the filming of this picture)
- Else Blangsted Ltd. (music editor)
- La-La Land Records (soundtrack) (limited edition)
- Panavision (camera equipment provided by)
- Sunrise Catering (caterer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | some films you watch, others you feel. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Timothy Hutton's father, actor Jim Hutton, died just months prior to filming. However, Hutton stated he did not use his mourning as a basis for Conrad's depression. Also, actress Mary Tyler Moore's only son, Richie Meeker, accidentally shot himself a month after the film's release. Moore was also separated from her husband, producer Grant Tinker, during filming. See more » |
| Goofs | The golf scene is set on the 18th hole of the golf course but they are seen leaving the practice green (multiple holes in the putting surface are visible). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Give Me Your Answer True (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Canon in D major See more » |
| Quotes |
Beth Jarrett:
Calvin? Why are you crying? Can I, uh... can I get you something? Calvin "Cal" Jarrett: I don't... Beth Jarrett: What did you say? Calvin, what did you say? [Calvin sighs heavily] Beth Jarrett: Tell me. Calvin "Cal" Jarrett: You are beautiful. And you are unpredictable. But you're so cautious. You're determined, Beth, but you know something? You're not strong. And I don't know if you're really giving. Tell me something. Do you love me? Do you really love me? Beth Jarrett: I feel the way I've always felt about you. [pause] Calvin "Cal" Jarrett: We would have been all right if there hadn't been any... mess. But you can't handle mess. You need everything neat and easy. I don't know. Maybe you can't love anybody. It was so much Buck. When Buck died, it was as if you buried all your love with him, and I don't understand that. I just don't know, I don't... maybe it wasn't even Buck. Maybe it was just you. Maybe, finally, it was the best of you that you buried. But whatever it was... I don't know who you are. And I don't know what we've been playing at. So I was crying. Because I don't know if I love you anymore. And I don't know what I'm going to do without that. See more » |