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On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond is a 1981 film which tells the story of a woman who attempts to close the years-long gap between herself and her dying father. It stars Katharine Hepburn (Ethel), Henry Fonda (Norman), Jane Fonda (their daughter Chelsia), Doug McKeon[?] (their step-grandson Billy Ray) and Dabney Coleman[?].

The movie was adapted by Ernest Thompson[?] from his stage play, and was directed by Mark Rydell[?].

It won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Henry Fonda), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Katharine Hepburn) and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. It was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jane Fonda), Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Music, Original Score, Best Picture and Best Sound.

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