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On Golden Pond
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On Golden Pond

1981-12-04 · 109 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Romance

For Norman and Ethel Thayer, this summer on golden pond is filled with conflict and resolution. When their daughter Chelsea arrives, the family is forced to renew the bonds of love and overcome the generational friction that has existed for years.

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Directors
Mark Rydell
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, IPC Films
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 15,000,000
Revenue
USD 119,285,432

Top Cast

Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnEthel Thayer
Henry FondaHenry FondaNorman Thayer Jr.
Jane FondaJane FondaChelsea Thayer Wayne
Doug McKeonDoug McKeonBilly Ray
Dabney ColemanDabney ColemanBill Ray
William LanteauWilliam LanteauCharlie Martin
Christopher RydellChristopher RydellSumner Todd
Troy GarityTroy GarityYoung Boy on Jetty (uncredited)

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