Oliver's Story (1978)
Oliver's Story (1978)
It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.
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.

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Cast

Ryan O'Neal Ryan O'Neal As: Oliver Barrett IV
Candice Bergen Candice Bergen As: Marcie Bonwit
Nicola Pagett Nicola Pagett As: Joanna Stone
Edward Binns Edward Binns As: Phil Cavilleri
Benson Fong Benson Fong As: John Hsiang
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.
Certification: PG

Details

Genres: Drama, Romance

Language: English

Release Date: 15 December 1978

Country: US

Runtime: 91m

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Company Credits

Company: Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Directed By

John Korty

John Korty

Director

Writing Credits

Erich Segal

Erich Segal

Screenplay

Erich Segal

Erich Segal

Novel

John Korty

John Korty

Screenplay

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Camera

Arthur J. Ornitz

Arthur J. Ornitz

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