On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

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 title. Henry Fonda won the Academy Award in what was his final film role. Co-star Katharine Hepburn also received an Oscar, as did Thompson for his script, and there were a further seven Oscar nominations for the film. The movie co-stars Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman and Doug McKeon. An aging couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, spends each summer at their cottage on a lake called Golden Pond. They are visited by daughter Chelsea, who is somewhat...
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quick facts
Release date:December 4, 1981
Directed by:Mark Rydell
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:109 Minutes
Producer:Bruce Gilbert
Editor:Robert L. Wolfe
Music by:Dave Grusin
Cinematography:Billy Williams
Screenplay by:Ernest Thompson
Adapted from:On Golden Pond

Award-winners from On Golden Pond

Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Character:Ethel Thayer
Born:May 12, 1907
Died:June 29, 2003
Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda
Character:Norman Thayer, Jr.
Born:May 16, 1905
Died:August 12, 1982

Cast of On Golden Pond

Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Bill Ray
Born:January 3, 1932
Age:80
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Chelsea Thayer Wayne
Born:December 21, 1937
Age:74
Christopher Rydell
Christopher Rydell
Sumner Todd
Doug McKeon
Doug McKeon
Billy Ray
Born:June 10, 1966
Age:45
William Lanteau
William Lanteau
Charlie Martin

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Bruce Gilbert
1981 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Ernest Thompson
1981 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Henry Fonda
1981 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Katharine Hepburn
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Henry Fonda
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Katharine Hepburn
1981 National Board of Review Award for Best Actor, Henry Fonda
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Ernest Thompson
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YearAward Nomination
1981 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Katharine Hepburn
1981 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Jane Fonda
1981 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Henry Fonda
1981 Academy Award for Best Director, Mark Rydell
1981 Academy Award for Best Picture, Bruce Gilbert
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Henry Fonda
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Katharine Hepburn
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Jane Fonda
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Mark Rydell
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Bruce Gilbert
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Drama Film, Henry Fonda
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film, Katharine Hepburn
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Jane Fonda
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Mark Rydell
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Bruce Gilbert
1981 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Mark Rydell
1982 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Ernest Thompson
1982 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Ernest Thompson
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Film director of On Golden Pond

Mark Rydell
Mark Rydell
Born: March 23, 1935
Age: 77

Mark Rydell is an American actor, film director and producer. Rydell's initial training was in music. As a youth, he wanted to be a conductor. He began his career as an actor and first became known for his role as Walt Johnson on The Edge of Night and as Jeff Baker on As the World Turns, which he...
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Music contributors for On Golden Pond

Dave Grusin
Dave Grusin

Robert David "Dave" Grusin is an American composer, arranger and pianist. Grusin has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has...
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Filming locations for On Golden Pond

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Lake Winnipesaukee
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Quotes

  • Listen to me, mister. You're my knight in shining armor. Don't you forget it. You're going to get back on that horse, and I'm going to be right behind you, holding on tight, and away we're gonna go, go, go!

    - Ethel Thayer
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