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On Golden Pond
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Overview

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Director:
Mark Rydell
Writers:
Ernest Thompson (play)
Ernest Thompson (screenplay)
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Release Date:
22 January 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
A TRIPLE ACADEMY AWARD-WINNER! more
Plot:
The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 10 wins & 21 nominations more
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Life goes on , on Golden Pond more (83 total)

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Runtime:
109 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Company:
IPC Films more

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The Purgatory Cove scene was shot in late September. To keep warm in the cold water both Doug McKeon and Henry Fonda had to wear wetsuits under their clothes. However, the water level was so low that they could have easily stood up and been only knee-deep in the lake. Katharine Hepburn was supposed to have a stunt double perform her "dive-in" scene for her, but instead she insisted on doing it herself. She dove into the frigid water without a wetsuit. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Ethel and Norman first drive to Golden pond it's supposed to be early spring, but there is a close up of Queen Anne's lace, which is a flower that blooms in late summer. more
Quotes:
Ethel: You know, Norman, you really are the sweetest man in the world, but I'm the only one who knows it. more
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Featured in "I Love the '80s Strikes Back" (2003) more

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Life goes on , on Golden Pond, 22 April 2006
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Author: seasounds1 from Fl, USA

Many of us may wonder what it is like when you finally have to face the realities of getting old . The kids are now adults the summer cottage just does not hold the same value as before . Years ago you created the memories you reflect upon today and there is a sense of emptiness . Age takes it's toll more severely on some than on others . That staunch Yankee attitude of " Grin and Bear it " comes to light while others can not accept that their capabilities have diminished and that their roar is bigger than their bite. Hepburn being the cornerstone that supports the family togetherness , while Fonda and Fonda work out issues long overdue . They connect so well in this movie because it was a taste of reality for their own relationship off-screen not just as characters of a film .This made this story go straight to your heart ,there are memories to be made on Golden Pond even while your golden years pass by. The leaves will turn color and the song of the Loon will disappear , only to return again next year with or without you. Times will change , not necessarily for the best but , Life goes on , on golden pond .

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