USA,
1970, 99 min
Directed by:
Arthur HillerScreenplay:
Erich SegalCinematography:
Richard C. KratinaComposer:
Francis LaiCast:
Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Tommy Lee Jones, Russell Nype, Andrew Duncan, Sudie Bond, Sydney Walker, Kevin O'NealVOD (5)
Plots(1)
LOVE STORY tells the tale of a rich law student, Oliver (Ryan O'Neal), and a poor musician, Jenny (Ali McGraw), who fall in love while attending college. Despite opposition to their relationship from Oliver's wealthy father, the two get married. After graduation, Oliver takes a job at a prestigious legal firm in New York, and everything seems to be going well for the couple. However, tragedy strikes when Jenny is diagnosed with a fatal illness. As a result, Oliver must face a future without the woman he loves. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1971 - Francis Lai (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1971 - Arthur Hiller (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1971 - Ryan O'Neal (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1971 - Ali MacGraw (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1971 - John Marley (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1971 - Erich Segal (Best Original Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1971 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1971 - Arthur Hiller (Best Director)
- 1971 - Erich Segal (Best Screenplay)
- 1971 - Ali MacGraw (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1971 - Francis Lai (Best Original Score)
- 1971 - Ryan O'Neal (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1971 - John Marley (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1971 - Arthur Hiller (Golden Shell for Best Film)