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When life is at its finest... when love is at its fullest... - On Golden Pond
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Title: On Golden Pond

Release Date: 4 Dec 1981

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Universal Pictures, IPC Films, ITC Entertainment, Associated Film Distribution

Production Companies: Universal Pictures, IPC Films, ITC Entertainment, Associated Film Distribution

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.23 (465 votes)

Cast

  • Ethel Thayer: Katharine Hepburn
  • Norman Thayer Jr.: Henry Fonda
  • Chelsea Thayer Wayne: Jane Fonda
  • Billy Ray: Doug McKeon
  • Bill Ray: Dabney Coleman
  • Charlie Martin: William Lanteau
  • Sumner Todd: Christopher Rydell
  • Young Boy on Jetty (uncredited): Troy Garity
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