Oliver's Story

Oliver's Story

It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.

PG 1978 · 91 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by John Korty · Written by Erich Segal

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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
Sully Boyar Albert Gentilano
Beatrice Winde Waltereen

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