Oliver's Story
It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.
1978 · 1h 31m · PG
Drama, Romance
Directed by
John Korty
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Korty Director
- Ryan O'Neal as Oliver Barrett IV
- Candice Bergen as Marcie Bonwit
- Nicola Pagett as Joanna Stone
- Edward Binns as Phil Cavilleri
- Benson Fong as John Hsiang
- Charles Haid as Stephen Simpson
- Kenneth McMillan as Jamie Francis
- Ray Milland as Oliver Barrett III
- Josef Sommer as Dr. Dienhart
- Swoosie Kurtz as Gwen Simpson
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