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1973 · 118 min · PG

The Way We Were

Directed by Sydney Pollack · Drama, Romance

The Way We Were (1973) is a Drama film, directed by Sydney Pollack set in New York City and Los Angeles during the 1940s–1950s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing and freedom & oppression play out through episodic chapters.

Composer
Marvin Hamlisch
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Jr.
Cast
Barbra StreisandRobert RedfordBradford DillmanLois ChilesPatrick O'NealViveca LindforsAllyn Ann McLerieMurray Hamilton

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityLos Angeles
When
1940s1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFreedom & Oppression
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
RomanticMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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