Ordinary People (1980)
Everything is in its proper place...except the past.
Starring Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch
Directed by Robert Redford
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.
Runtime: 124 min.
Rating: 7.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: post traumatic stress disorder,chicago, illinois,depression,suicide attempt,middle class,grief,dysfunctional family,psychiatrist,guilt,grieving
Cast
Calvin Jarrett
Beth Jarrett
Dr. Tyrone C. Berger
Conrad Jarrett
Coach Salan
Jeannine Pratt
Karen
Lazenby
Ray Hanley
Sloan
Jordan 'Buck' Jarrett
Ward
Audrey
Grandmother
Ruth
Stillman
Grandfather