Continuity mistake: In the restaurant scene where Conrad is sitting opposite Karen, the position of the drink glass in front of Conrad changes as the camera angle moves from Conrad's back facing Karen to Karen's back facing Conrad.
Ordinary People (1980)
Plot summary
Directed by: Robert Redford
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Timothy Hutton, Judd Hirsch, M. Emmet Walsh, Mary Tyler Moore
Genres: Drama
Robert Redford's directorial debut tells the story of an upper-middle-class family that is torn apart by tragedy and tension. Beth (Mary Tyler Moore), Calvin (Donald Sutherland) and Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton in his Oscar-winning film debut) are all living in the aftermath of the tragic death of their eldest son, Buck. Conrad is extremely guilt-ridden by this event, and attempted suicide to get over the depression. Beth is the bitter mother, who finds it difficult to show affection towards Conrad, and had always preferred Buck. And Calvin is the good natured father who tries desperately to keep the family together. Also starring Judd Hirsch as Conrad's empathetic psychiatrist.
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More mistakes in Ordinary People
Calvin "Cal" Jarrett: Well, don't admire people too much. They'll disappoint you sometimes.
Trivia: Robert Redford won an Academy Award for Best Director for this movie, which was his only competitive Oscar victory.