Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

Written by Avery Corman, Robert Benton

Directed by Robert Benton

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1979

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Adapted from an Avery Corman novel, this film has won many awards, like best picture, actor, screenplay, director, and supporting actress, and with its great acting and storyline, it's no wonder the film is 1979 classic.

Ted Kramer is an original career man, who leaves his wife at home to deal with the womanly chores, however, wife Joanna can't take any more and walks out on Ted and their son Billy.

Ted however adapts to the role of househusband quite well. It takes him a long time to get use to taking care of himself, the house, and Billy all at once though.

Ted becomes use to his new role and fits comfortably into that way of life, but then disruption happens. Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted however refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son.

The film revolves around how the two fight for custody, and how Ted learns to adjust and cope with his new found life.

Ted Kramer is an original career man, who leaves his wife at home to deal with the womanly chores, however, wife Joanna can't take any more and walks out on Ted and their son Billy.

Ted however adapts to the role of househusband quite well. It takes him a long time to get use to taking care of himself, the house, and Billy all at once though.

Ted becomes use to his new role and fits comfortably into that way of life, but then disruption happens. Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted however refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son.

This film revolves around how the two fight for custody, and how Ted learns to adjust and cope with his new found life.

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Cast

Dustin HoffmanTed Kramer
Image for Meryl StreepMeryl StreepJoanna Kramer
Jane AlexanderMargaret Phelps
Justin HenryBilly Kramer
Howard DuffJohn Shaunessy
George CoeJim O'Connor
JoBeth WilliamsPhyllis Bernard
Bill MoorGressen Joanna's attorney
Howland ChamberlainJudge Atkins
Jack RamageSpencer
Jess OsunaAckerman
Nicholas HormannInterviewer
Ellen ParkerTeacher
Shelby BrammerTed's Secretary
Carol NadellMrs. Kline

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