Product Information
An intense study of a family being torn apart by tension and tragedy. Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore star as the upper-middle-class couple whose 'ordinary' life is shattered by the death of their eldest son in a boating accident. Based on the novel by Judith Guest.Product Identifiers
EAN5014437820730
eBay Product ID (ePID)3954674
Product Key Features
ActorTimothy Hutton, M. Emmet Walsh, Donald Sutherland, Judd Hirsch, Elizabeth Mcgovern, Mary Tyler Moore
Film/TV TitleOrdinary People
DirectorRobert Redford
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageDanish\Dutch\English\French\German\Italian\Norwegian\Spanish\Swedish\Turkish
Run Time119 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen
Release Year2002
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Theatrical Trailer, With Subtitles
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate15
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
AwardsBest Actor In A Supporting Role 1981 - Timothy Hutton, Best Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 1981 - Alvin Sargent, Best Director 1981 - Robert Redford, Best Picture 1981 -
Additional InformationDevastated by the loss of their older son, Calvin (Donald Sutherland) and Beth (Mary Tyler Moore), a well-to-do suburban couple, are trying to rebuild their lives after their younger son, Conrad (Timothy Hutton), attempts suicide. While Beth, who always favored the elder son, retreats into an icy, emotionless shell, Calvin tries to draw Conrad back into the family and into life as a teenager. Conrad sings in the choir and returns to the swim team, but both his brother's death and his own experiences traumatize him. Conrad reluctantly begins therapy sessions with Berger (Judd Hirsch), which allow him some respite from the unbearable grief and guilt he carries with him. As Conrad makes strides, Calvin realizes that he no longer knows his wife and is both saddened and angered by how seemingly emotionless she has become. A classic portrait of family life in the face of tragedy, Robert Redford's award-winning directorial debut is moving and thought provoking. Based on the novel by Judith Guest, the film features the debuts of Timothy Hutton and Elizabeth McGovern as well as outstanding performances from Moore and Sutherland.
ScreenwriterAlvin Sargent
Dubbing LanguagesGerman\French\Spanish\Italian
Sound sourceDolby Digital Mono
Movie/TV TitleOrdinary People