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Ordinary People 1980 Directed by Robert Redford

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Drama
Production Companies Paramount Pictures , Wildwood Enterprises
Budget $6,000,000
Revenue $54,766,923
Release Date 19 September 1980
124 mins