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On Golden Pond (1981)
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The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage... See full summary » Director:Mark Rydell |
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| Katharine Hepburn | ... | ||
| Henry Fonda | ... | ||
| Jane Fonda | ... | ||
| Doug McKeon | ... | ||
| Dabney Coleman | ... | ||
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William Lanteau | ... | |
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Christopher Rydell | ... |
Sumner Todd
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The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea -- whom they haven't seen for years -- feels she must be there for Norman's birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance's son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last? Written by Dale O'Connor <daleoc@interaccess.com>
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when life is at its finest...when love is at its fullest... See more »Parents Guide:
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La maison du lac See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$89,213 (USA) (6 December 1981) (2 Screens)Gross:
$119,285,432 (USA) (31 December 1982)Company Credits
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Norman: A hundred and three.
Charlie Martin: Ms. Appley had a birthday. She turned 97.
Ethel: Do you hear that Norman? Ninety-seven!
Norman: [referring to the fact that Ms. Appley was a lesbian] There's something to be said for a deviant lifestyle!
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Gertrude, the canoe featured in the film, was included in a lot of the estate of Katharine Hepburn during the two-day auction hosted by Sotheby's in 2004. The canoe was sold for $19,200 to entertainer Wayne Newton. See more »Goofs
Continuity: There are windows on the landing of the stairway up to the second floor. When Chelsea and her new boyfriend the dentist and the dentist's son arrive it's dark outside. But sunshine is coming through the windows on the landing. Whereas all other windows are showing dark. And the time is verified that it is dark outside when Chelsea comes into the house and greets her father. See more »Quotes
Charlie Martin: How old will you be? On your birthday?Norman: A hundred and three.
Charlie Martin: Ms. Appley had a birthday. She turned 97.
Ethel: Do you hear that Norman? Ninety-seven!
Norman: [referring to the fact that Ms. Appley was a lesbian] There's something to be said for a deviant lifestyle!
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