Ordinary People

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Redford

Top 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

Lazenby

James B. Sikking

Ray Hanley

Basil Hoffman

Sloan

Quinn K. Redeker

Ward

Mariclare Costello

Audrey

M

Meg Mundy

Grandmother

Elizabeth Hubbard

Ruth

Adam Baldwin

Stillman

R

Richard Whiting

Grandfather

S

Scott Doebler

Buck Jarrett

C

Carl DiTomasso

Van Buren

T

Tim Clarke

Truan

K

Ken Dishner

Genthe

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