Ordinar People (1980)

Director: Robert Redford  Starring: Judd Hirsch  Donald Sutherland  Timothy Hutton  
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Publisher: Paramount
Format: DVD
UPC: 00097361384443
Buy.com Sku: 210411674
Item#: V2TH4F
Category Keywords: Essential Cinema  Family Interaction  Psychodrama  Recommended  Tear Jerker  Theatrical Release 
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Features: DVD, English, Dolby, Digital Audio
 


Editor's Note

Devastated by the loss of their older son, well-to-do suburban couple Calvin (Donald Sutherland) and Beth (Mary Tyler Moore) are trying to rebuild their lives after their younger son, Conrad (Timothy Hutton), attempts suicide. While Beth, who always favored the elder son, retreats into an icy, emotionless shell, Calvin tries to draw Conrad back into the family and into life as a teenager. Conrad sings in the choir and returns to the swim team, but both his brother's death and his own experiences traumatize him. Conrad reluctantly begins therapy sessions with Berger (Judd Hirsch), which allow him some respite from the unbearable grief and guilt he carries with him. As Conrad makes strides, Calvin realizes that he no longer knows his wife and is both saddened and angered by how seemingly emotionless she has become. A classic portrait of family life in the face of tragedy, Robert Redford's award-winning directorial debut is moving and thought provoking. Based on the novel by Judith Guest, the film features the debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern as well as breakthrough performances from Mary Tyler Moore and Donald Sutherland.


Plot Summary

With the pain from the death of their older son still fresh, Calvin and Beth try to help their remaining son, Conrad, recover from a suicide attempt. Overcome with guilt and grief related to his brother's death, Conrad tries to return to the life of a normal high school student but finds it difficult, with memories of his brother surrounding him and the coldness his mother exhibits almost unbearable.

 
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Full Frame - 1.33

 
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Release Information
Studio: Paramount
Release Date: 2/3/2009
Original Release Date: 1980
Catalog ID: 138444
UPC: 00097361384443
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Video: Color

 
Cast & Crew
Judd Hirsch
Donald Sutherland
Timothy Hutton
Basil Hoffman
Mary Tyler Moore
Elizabeth McGovern
Ronald Schwary - Producer
Marvin Hamlisch - Composer
Robert Redford - Director

 
Awards

Academy Awards (1980)
Winner, Best Picture
Timothy Hutton, Winner, Best Supporting Actor
Robert Redford, Winner, Best Director
Alvin Sargent, Winner, Best Adapted Screenplay
Ronald Schwary, Winner, Best Picture

 
Professional Reviews
New York Times
"...A moving, intelligent and funny film....Moore is remarkably fine..." 09/19/1980 p.C6

New York Times
Included in the New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1980" 12/28/1980 p.II:15

USA Today
"...It's still a fine movie..." 08/17/2001 p.6E

Entertainment Weekly
"...The actor's first -- and best -- film behind the camera won Best Picture and netted him a directing Oscar..." 01/11/2002 p.37

  
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