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Synopsis
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Awards and festivals
1981Academy Awards · Best PictureBest Picture — Ronald L. Schwary
1981Academy Awards · DirectingDirecting — Robert Redford
1981Academy Awards · Actor in a Supporting RoleActor in a Supporting Role — Timothy Hutton
1981Academy Awards · Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) — Alvin Sargent
1981Academy Awards · Actress in a Leading RoleActress in a Leading Role — Mary Tyler Moore · nominated
1981Academy Awards · Actor in a Supporting RoleActor in a Supporting Role — Judd Hirsch · nominated
1981Golden Globe Awards · Best Motion Picture - DramaBest Motion Picture - Drama
1981Golden Globe Awards · Best Director - Motion PictureBest Director - Motion Picture — Robert Redford
1981Golden Globe Awards · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama — Mary Tyler Moore
1981Golden Globe Awards · Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion PictureBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture — Timothy Hutton
1981Golden Globe Awards · New Star of the Year - ActorNew Star of the Year - Actor — Timothy Hutton
1981Golden Globe Awards · Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - DramaBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama — Donald Sutherland · nominated
plus 2 more entries on file
Places
Set in Lake Forest, Illinois
Filmed at Lake Forest, Illinois — Principal photography began here; AFI also identifies Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest College, streets, parks, bars, and a department store as locations.
Chicago, Illinois — AFI identifies the exterior of the Sun-Times building and commuter trains among Illinois locations.
Fort Sheridan, Illinois — AFI reports that a soundstage was constructed in an abandoned laundry building at the army base.
Apple Valley golf course, California — AFI reports one week of filming at an Apple Valley golf course.
Paramount Pictures Studios, Hollywood, California — AFI reports that storm sequences were filmed in a tank at the studio.
