Oliver's Story

"It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special."

1978 1h 31m EN

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4.8

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★4.8TMDB · 31

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm. Eventually, Oliver's inconsolable grief begins to alienate those around him, until he finds new love with Marcie Bonwit, the wealthy and beautiful heiress to the Bonwit Teller fortune. Despite his affection for her, Oliver finds it difficult to leave the memory of Jenny behind, which causes major problems in their relationship.

“It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.”

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Cast

Ryan O'Neal
Oliver Barrett IV
Candice Bergen
Marcie Bonwit
Nicola Pagett
Joanna Stone
Edward Binns
Phil Cavilleri
Benson Fong
John Hsiang
Charles Haid
Stephen Simpson
Kenneth McMillan
Jamie Francis
Ray Milland
Oliver Barrett III

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: John Korty
Writers: Erich Segal, John Korty
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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48 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Love Story Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by John Korty, shot by Arthur J. Ornitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stuart H. Pappé shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ryan O'Neal and Candice Bergen and Nicola Pagett carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0078024 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

John Korty directs. Arthur J. Ornitz behind the camera. Stuart H. Pappé cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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148 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Love Story Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by John Korty, shot by Arthur J. Ornitz. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Stuart H. Pappé shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ryan O'Neal and Candice Bergen and Nicola Pagett carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.".
8IMDB entry: tt0078024 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 31 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.