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The Way We Were (1973)

PG · 1973-10-17 · 1h 58m · EN
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Everything seemed so important then... even love!

Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart.

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Sydney PollackDirectorArthur LaurentsWriter
Budget
$5M
Box office
$50M

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Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandKatie MoroskyRobert RedfordRobert RedfordHubbell GardnerBradford DillmanBradford DillmanJ.J.Lois ChilesLois ChilesCarol AnnPatrick O'NealPatrick O'NealGeorge BissingerViveca LindforsViveca LindforsPaula ReisnerAllyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieRhea EdwardsMurray HamiltonMurray HamiltonBrooks CarpenterHerb EdelmanHerb EdelmanBill VersoDiana EwingDiana EwingVicki BissingerSally KirklandSally KirklandPony DunbarMarcia Mae JonesMarcia Mae JonesPeggy Vanderbilt

Keywords

Based on novel or book1950s1940sPoliticsAnti-communismCommunistMccarthyism

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · 1950s · 1940sMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference91142

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Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart.

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The Way We Were has a runtime of 118 minutes.

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