Ordinary People (1980)
The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father, and the guilt-ridden younger son.
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Calvin -
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Conrad -
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Jeannine -
Karen -
Joe -
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Sloan -
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Audrey -
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Ruth
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Stillman
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Director:
Robert RedfordWriters:
Judith Guest (novel), Alvin Sargent (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
This was Robert Redford's only film as a director until The Milagro Beanfield War (1988).
Quotes
Conrad "Con" Jarrett:
You woulda visited Buck if he was in the hospital.
Beth Jarrett:
Buck would have never been in the hospital!
Goofs
When Conrad lies down on his bed before calling Jeannine, there is a bulletin board behind his head, on the wall above the bed. The bulletin board is missing in all other bedroom scenes, both before and after this scene. Also, taking these scenes at face value, Conrad's bedroom is maybe 5 or 6 yards wide with windows on opposite walls. None of the front or back exterior shots of the house show a space that could include this room configuration.
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For He's a Jolly Good Fellow(uncredited)
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Sung by all at the party
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Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
26 February 1981Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
1199 Lincoln Avenue South, Highland Park, Illinois, USABox Office
Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$54,800,000 (USA)
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