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Ordinary People (1980)

Original title: Ordinary People

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

1980 · 2 h 4 min
Directed by Robert Redford · USA · New Hollywood
Drama

Cast

Donald Sutherland Mary Tyler Moore Judd Hirsch Timothy Hutton M. Emmet Walsh Elizabeth McGovern

Credits

Written by: Judith Guest

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Ordinary People (1980) is a American drama directed by Robert Redford. It stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore and Judd Hirsch. It runs 124 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.7 / 10 (62,851 votes)
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