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william287
Critic William Thomas
rated 6

Erich Segal's bestseller given the Big Time Treatment was a smash hit, very much of its time, and responsible for the grisly tenet Love means never having to say you're sorry.

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Cast & Crew

Arthur Hiller
Director
Ray Milland
As Oliver Barrett III
Tommy Lee Jones
As Hank - Oliver's Roommate
Ryan O'Neal
As Oliver Barrett IV
John Marley
As Phil Cavilleri
Ali MacGraw
As Jennifer Cavilleri
Julie Garfield
As Bystander at Harpsichord Concerto
Sudie Bond
As Woman buying Christmas tree

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Love Story is a timeless romance about two young souls who dare to defy the odds and follow their hearts, no matter the cost. Harvard law student Oliver Barrett IV (Ryan O'Neal) and music student Jennifer Cavilleri (Ali MacGraw) fall deeply in love, despite their vastly different backgrounds. When they decide to get married, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him, leaving the young couple to face their biggest challenge yet. Will their love be strong enough to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way?

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Love Story was released in theaters on December 16, 1970.