On Golden Pond (1981)
On Golden Pond is famous for many reasons, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re missing out on some of the most memorable moments of semi-modern, semi-classic film history.
Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda play an old married couple who return to their lake cottage to celebrate Henry’s 80th birthday. He’s a crotchety old man who’s grumpy all the time and doesn’t like getting older. Katharine supplies the warmth in the family, including their relationship with their daughter, Jane Fonda. Jane and Henry don’t get along, mirroring their real-life relationship, and when she comes to the lake house to mend their old wounds, it’s an uphill battle.
Dabney Coleman costars as Jane’s fiancé, and Doug McKeon plays Dabney’s teenage son who bonds with Henry. Both Katharine and Henry received Oscars for their performance, as did Ernest Thompson for his adapted screenplay. It’s hard to choose one famous moment from the film, since there are so many: Katharine’s “go go go” speech, Jane’s backflip, Henry and Jane’s hug, Jane’s tearful “I want to be your friend” line, and Henry’s pronunciation of his wife’s name. It’s definitely worth watching, especially if you’re a fan of anyone in the cast, or if you have issues with your father.
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Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2001's On Golden Pond here!
Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda play an old married couple who return to their lake cottage to celebrate Henry’s 80th birthday. He’s a crotchety old man who’s grumpy all the time and doesn’t like getting older. Katharine supplies the warmth in the family, including their relationship with their daughter, Jane Fonda. Jane and Henry don’t get along, mirroring their real-life relationship, and when she comes to the lake house to mend their old wounds, it’s an uphill battle.
Dabney Coleman costars as Jane’s fiancé, and Doug McKeon plays Dabney’s teenage son who bonds with Henry. Both Katharine and Henry received Oscars for their performance, as did Ernest Thompson for his adapted screenplay. It’s hard to choose one famous moment from the film, since there are so many: Katharine’s “go go go” speech, Jane’s backflip, Henry and Jane’s hug, Jane’s tearful “I want to be your friend” line, and Henry’s pronunciation of his wife’s name. It’s definitely worth watching, especially if you’re a fan of anyone in the cast, or if you have issues with your father.
More Jane Fonda movies here!
More Katharine Hepburn movies here!
Be sure and check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 2001's On Golden Pond here!