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Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
31 audience votes
Key crew
- John KortyDirector
- Erich SegalScreenplay
- John KortyScreenplay
Cast
- Ryan O'NealOliver Barrett IV
- Candice BergenMarcie Bonwit
- Nicola PagettJoanna Stone
- Edward BinnsPhil Cavilleri
- Benson FongJohn Hsiang
- Charles HaidStephen Simpson
- Kenneth McMillanJamie Francis
- Ray MillandOliver Barrett III
- Josef SommerDr. Dienhart
- Swoosie KurtzGwen Simpson
- Sully BoyarAlbert Gentilano
- Beatrice WindeWaltereen
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Themes
sequelbereavementwidowerin-lawsheiress