Ordinary People
"Everything is in its proper place... except the past."
1980-09-19
7.5
en 124mDrama
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.
Screenplay
Alvin Sargent
Director
Robert Redford
Producer
Ronald L. Schwary
Set Decoration
Jerry Wunderlich
Costume Design
Bernie Pollack
Set Decoration
William B. Fosser
chicago, illinois depression post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) based on novel or book suicide attempt middle class dysfunctional family grief bereavement psychiatrist guilt grieving survivor's guilt loss of son hopeful sincere tragic mother son conflict
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$54,766,923Budget
$6,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Wildwood Enterprises
