Oliver's Story poster
Screenplay Erich Segal, John Korty
Director John Korty

Oliver's Story

Tagline: It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special

Release Date: 1978-12-15

Duration: 91 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Josef Sommer
    Dr. Dienhart
  • Ryan O'Neal
    Oliver Barrett IV
  • Candice Bergen
    Marcie Bonwit
  • Swoosie Kurtz
    Gwen Simpson
  • Meg Mundy
  • Charles Haid
    Stephen Simpson
  • Ray Milland
    Oliver Barrett III
  • Edward Binns
    Phil Cavilleri
  • Kenneth McMillan
    Jamie Francis
  • Deborah Rush
    Girl in Bar