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Ordinary People

7.419802h 4mRMovieDrama

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…

DirectorRobert Redford
WriterAlvin Sargent
ProducerRonald L. Schwary

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Cast · Directed by Robert Redford

DSDonald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland
Calvin Jarrett
MMMary Tyler Moore
Mary Tyler Moore
Beth Jarrett
JHJudd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Dr. Berger
THTimothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Conrad Jarrett
MWM. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
Swim Coach
EMElizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Jeannine Pratt
DMDinah Manoff
Dinah Manoff
Karen
FLFredric Lehne
Fredric Lehne
Lazenby
JSJames B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Ray Hanley
BHBasil Hoffman
Basil Hoffman
Sloan
QRQuinn K. Redeker
Quinn K. Redeker
Ward
MCMariclare Costello
Mariclare Costello
Audrey

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