On Golden Pond | 80's Movie Guide

Taglines: when life is at its finest...when love is at its fullest... On Golden Pond movie storyline. The loons are back again on Golden Pond and so are Norman Thayer, a retired professor, and Ethel who have had a summer cottage there since early in their marriage. This summer their daughter Chelsea -- whom they haven't seen for years -- feels she must be there for Norman's birthday. She and her fiance are on their way to Europe the next day but will be back in a couple of weeks to pick up the fiance's son. When she returns Chelsea is married and her stepson has the relationship with her father that she always wanted. Will father and daughter be able to communicate at last? On Golden Pond is a 1981 American drama film directed by Mark Rydell. The screenplay by Ernest Thompson was adapted from his 1979 play of the same name. Henry Fonda won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama and the Academy Award for Best Actor in what was his final film role. Co-star Katharine Hepburn won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and the Academy Award for Best Actress as did Thompson for his script, and there were a further seven Oscar nominations for the film, including Jane Fonda, who played the daughter. The film co-starred Dabney Coleman and Doug McKeon. On Golden Pond (1981) Directed by: Mark Rydell Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman, William Lanteau, Christopher Rydell. Troy Garity Screenplay by: Ernest Thompson Production Design by: Stephen B. Grimes Cinematography by: Billy Williams Film Editing by: Robert L. Wolfe Costume Design by: Dorothy Jeakins Set Decoration by: Jane Bogart Music by: Dave Grusin Distributed by: Universal Pictures Release Date: December 4, 1981