Ordinary People

Devastated by the loss of their older son, well-to-do suburban couple Calvin (Donald Sutherland) and Beth (Mary Tyler Moore) 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 breakthrough performances from Mary Tyler Moore and Donald Sutherland.

Cast:

Year - Presenter		Award Category		Result		Name
1980 - Academy Awards		Best Adapted Screenplay		Winner		Alvin Sargent
1980 - Academy Awards		Best Director		Winner		Robert Redford
1980 - Academy Awards		Best Picture		Winner		Not Applicable
1980 - Academy Awards		Best Supporting Actor		Winner		Timothy Hutton

"...A moving, intelligent and funny film....Moore is remarkably fine..." -- Vincent Canby , (New York Times)

Included in the New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1980" -- Vincent Canby , (New York Times)

"...It's still a fine movie..." -- Mike Clark , (USA Today)

"...The actor's first -- and best -- film behind the camera won Best Picture and netted him a directing Oscar..." -- Entertainment Weekly Staff , (Entertainment Weekly)

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