Oliver's Story
- Released on
- Runtime
- 91 mins
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.
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
- Candice Bergen
- Nicola Pagett
- Edward Binns
- Benson Fong
- Charles Haid
- Kenneth McMillan
- Ray Milland
- Josef Sommer
- Swoosie Kurtz
- Sully Boyar
- Beatrice Winde
- Deborah Rush
- Meg Mundy
- Sol Schwade
- Cynthia McPherson
- Gloria Irizarry
- Ann Risley
- Louis Turenne
Director
- John Korty
Producers
- David V. Picker
Screenwriter
- Erich Segal
- John Korty
