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.
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
- Josef Sommer - Dr. Dienhart
- Swoosie Kurtz - Gwen Simpson
Screenplay
- Erich Segal (Screenplay)
- Erich Segal (Novel)
- John Korty (Screenplay)
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
sequel, bereavement, widower, in-laws, heiress
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Oliver's Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed Oliver's Story?
- Oliver's Story was directed by John Korty.
- Who stars in Oliver's Story?
- Oliver's Story stars Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns, Benson Fong, Charles Haid.
- How long is Oliver's Story?
- Oliver's Story has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Oliver's Story?
- Oliver's Story is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Oliver's Story produced?
- Oliver's Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Oliver's Story?
- The themes of Oliver's Story include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.