Oliver's Story(1978)
It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special.
Oliver's Story Synopsis
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's Story (1978) is a drama and romance film directed by John Korty, released on December 15, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett and Edward Binns. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- John Korty
- Writers:
- Erich Segal, Erich Segal, John Korty
- Producers:
- David V. Picker
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur J. Ornitz
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Oliver's Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Sully Boyar
as Albert Gentilano
Beatrice Winde
as Waltereen
Key crew
Directed by John Korty, written by Erich Segal, Erich Segal and John Korty, produced by David V. Picker.
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Oliver's Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 31 ratings.
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Oliver's Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Oliver's Story online?
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Oliver's Story (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Oliver's Story?
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The main cast of Oliver's Story (1978) includes Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns and Benson Fong. The film was directed by John Korty. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Oliver's Story released?
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Oliver's Story was released on December 15, 1978 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Oliver's Story worth watching?
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Oliver's Story (1978) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.