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Oliver's Story 1978 Directed by John Korty

It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.

Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm. Eventually, Oliver's inconsolable grief begins to alienate those around him, until he finds new love with Marcie Bonwit, the wealthy and beautiful heiress to the Bonwit Teller fortune. Despite his affection for her, Oliver finds it difficult to leave the memory of Jenny behind, which causes major problems in their relationship.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Romance
Production Company Paramount Pictures
Release Date 15 December 1978
91 mins
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Ryan O'Neal Oliver Barrett IV
Candice Bergen Marcie Bonwit
Nicola Pagett Joanna Stone
Edward Binns Phil Cavilleri
Benson Fong John Hsiang
Charles Haid Stephen Simpson
Kenneth McMillan Jamie Francis
Ray Milland Oliver Barrett III
Josef Sommer Dr. Dienhart
Swoosie Kurtz Gwen Simpson
Sully Boyar Albert Gentilano
Beatrice Winde Waltereen
Deborah Rush Girl in Bar
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