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starring: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Colemandirected by: Mark Rydell
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786308371776
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6308371777
Label: Live / Artisan
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Live / Artisan
Release Date: June 16, 1993
Running Time: 109 minutes
Sales Rank: 1524
Studio: Live / Artisan
Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 1982
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Writer Ernest Thompson, who came up with the original stage play of On Golden Pond and adapted it for film, is lucky to have two giants of the screen give dignity and breadth to his sometimes trite dialogue. Henry Fonda, in his last role, plays a prickly English professor at the disagreeable age of 80. Visiting his summer house by a Maine lake with his wife (Katharine Hepburn), the old man forges an unlikely bond with a lonely boy, comes to terms with his daughter (Jane Fonda), and suffers disorienting effects of mild dementia. Even playing a tired old man, Fonda is an absolute lion of a movie star, and Hepburn brings her special spirit to the part of his worried bride. The onscreen relationship between Henry and Jane Fonda naturally makes one think about their much-discussed difficulties offscreen, but that's a side benefit in a movie that is really just a celebration of simple human decency. Directed by Mark Rydell (Harry and Walter Go to New York). The DVD release has widescreen presentation, director's commentary, documentary footage on the making of the film, theatrical trailer, notes and information about the production, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Evergreen
This movie is an evergreen that everyone would love to have in their video library. It's the last of Henry Fonda's films; and coupled with his daughter and with Katherine Hepburn, this film displays the richness of a good story portrayed by excellent actors! If you can watch it without an occasional tear, you need to relax!!!
Rating:  - The tale of true and everlasting love
It's not many years ago I watched this film for the first time. Had to admit that before watching it I was a bit skeptical, I thought it would be just one of those boring hyper-romantic films but.... Finally when I got the chance to watch it I was breathtaken! This film is simply a masterpiece of a time that, unfortunately, is long gone. A time where love could last a lifetime and still be beautiful at the end of life. How many of those films are made today in this hasty divorce filled time? Not ... Read More
Rating: - A classic! I grew up watching this.
I still love this movie. Jane Fonda, Katherine Hepburn and Henry Fonda are all wonderful. A very heartwarming story about the relationships between three generations. You can't go wrong with adding this movie to your collection.
Rating: - on golden pond
One of the most memorable films of all time. Katherine and Henry
made this movie. Lovable and funny, too.
Rating: - On Golden Pond
This wonderful movie has appeal for all ages. We watch it annually with our Grand Children on the eve our departure for our own lake cabin.
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