

Love Story
1970-12-16 · 100 min · ★ 6.8
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
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Production details
- Directors
- Arthur Hiller
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Love Story Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,200,000
- Revenue
- USD 136,400,000
Top Cast
Ali MacGrawJennifer Cavilleri
Ryan O'NealOliver Barrett IV
John MarleyPhil Cavilleri
Ray MillandOliver Barrett III
Russell NypeDean Thompson
Tommy Lee JonesHank Simpson
Sydney WalkerDr. Shapeley
Andrew DuncanReverend Blauvelt
Julie GarfieldBystander at Harpsichord Concerto
Sudie BondWoman buying Christmas tree
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