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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
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By Elaine Ward
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We were not able to play this in our regular DVD player but it played well in our Blu-ray player
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The friend for whom I purchased this product was grateful to see this excellent production. It arrived in a timely fashion, and in perfect condition.
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I had watched this movie years ago. I am a fan of Henry Fonda, so I enjoyed watching it again. As it is a great movie, I wanted to add it to my library.
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loved it
this movie is great,@henry fonda,jane fonda and Katherine Hepburn how could it be anything else!!Would buy this movie again if I didn't have it!
Published 4 months ago by susan clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
So happy I now own this Classic on DVD!
Owned the VHS tape but am replacing all my favourite old classics with DVD or Blu-Ray. One of those movies you can watch once/year year after year!
Published 4 months ago by Sharron Hodgson
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On Golden Pond
Excellent Movie; showed to group immediately after visiting Squam Lake and touring the entire Lake where movie was filmed! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Donna Bury
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DVD : "On Golden Pond"
This is an excellent movie. We orginally saw this in a theater many years ago. It is an emotional story! Read more
Published 17 months ago by GB
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On Golden Pond
This is a movie that all couples should watch and learn from. And our life should imitate this art. It so well depicts our grandparents stick to itness. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2010 by warmhearted
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Great seller
The product was lost in the mail. The seller was very quick to reply to me and follow up on the matter. He provided me with a full refund.I will certainly use him again. Read more
Published on Oct 1 2009 by Jessica Lantin Nguyen
3.0 out of 5 stars
great
The movie was an awsome show of the human spirt and a true coming of age story the acceptance of age accepting death and learning that it is never to late the movie is great the... Read more
Published on Nov 12 2005 by Kirk M. Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars
So beautiful and moving, it's golden
If you love Kate, you'll love this film. It is, by far, her sweetest role. You get to watch, in amazement, how beautifully and gracefully she ages. Read more
Published on April 14 2005 by "crazy_kootenay_girl"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Movie
Hepburn, Fonda and Fonda are fabulous!!
This movie will viewed by families for generations to come.
There are a lot of messages about life and family in this picture.
This movie will viewed by families for generations to come.
There are a lot of messages about life and family in this picture.
Published on Jun 21 2004 by J. McAndrew
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful movie...but
Such a wonderful movie package--beautiful music, locations, and acting--of a wonderful story. It could have been made even more special WITHOUT the profanity--GDs and BSs... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by D. Byerley
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