Well acted tear-jerker has some nice scenes and dialogue between Ryan O'Neil and Ali MacGraw, and thankfully not overly schmaltzy. Today this sort of thing would be on Lifetime but back in 70 was a box office hit. Not sure it's something I'll watch again anytime soon but decent for a romance-drama. **3.5/5**
Love means never having to say you’re sorry.
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy father threatens to disown him. Jenny tries to reconcile the Barrett men, but to no avail.
Top Cast
Ali MacGraw
Jennifer Cavilleri
Ryan O'Neal
Oliver Barrett IV
John Marley
Phil Cavilleri
Ray Milland
Oliver Barrett III
Russell Nype
Dean Thompson
Tommy Lee Jones
Hank - Oliver's Roommate
Sydney Walker
Dr. Shapeley
Robert Modica
Dr. Addison
Katherine Balfour
Oliver's mother
Sudie Bond
Woman buying Christmas tree
Walker Daniels
Oliver's Roommate, Ray
John Merensky
Oliver's Roommate, Steve
Andrew Duncan
Rev. Blauvelt
Charlotte Ford
Clerk
Julie Garfield
Bystander at Harpsichord Concerto
Kevin O'Neal
Reviews
Ryan O'Neal ("Oliver") is the son of a wealthy family who falls in love with "Jenny"(Ali McGraw) - a working class girl of whom his father (Ray Milland) does not approve. When the couple decide they are serious, his relationship with his father breaks down. He is studying law, qualifies third in his class at Harvard, gets a decent job and their now married life together looks set fair - until, that is, they struggle…
FAQ about Love Story
What is Love Story about?
Harvard Law student Oliver Barrett IV and music student Jennifer Cavilleri share a chemistry they cannot deny - and a love they cannot ignore. Despite their opposite backgrounds, the young couple put their hearts on the line for each other. When they marry, Oliver's wealthy…
When was Love Story released?
Love Story was released in 1970.
What genres does Love Story belong to?
Love Story is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in Love Story?
The cast of Love Story includes Ali MacGraw, Ryan O'Neal, John Marley, Ray Milland, Russell Nype.