Ordinary People

"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.

Director: Robert Redford

Cast

Donald Sutherland

Calvin Jarrett

Mary Tyler Moore

Beth Jarrett

Judd Hirsch

Dr. Berger

Timothy Hutton

Conrad Jarrett

M. Emmet Walsh

Swim Coach

Elizabeth McGovern

Jeannine Pratt

Dinah Manoff

Karen

Fredric Lehne

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