Ordinary People(1980)
Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
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.
Movie: Ordinary People
Top 10 Billed Cast
Calvin Jarrett
Beth Jarrett
Dr. Berger
Conrad Jarrett
Swim Coach
Jeannine Pratt
Karen
Lazenby
Ray Hanley
Sloan
Video Trailer Ordinary People
Video: Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p
Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p
Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars
Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars
Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981)
Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars
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Ordinary People (1980) 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, 1440p - Trailer
Ordinary People and Melvin and Howard Win Writing Awards: 1981 Oscars - Featurette
Ordinary People Wins Best Picture: 1981 Oscars - Featurette
Robert Redford Wins Best Directing: 53rd Oscars (1981) - Featurette
Timothy Hutton Wins Supporting Actor: 1981 Oscars - Featurette
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