The Way We Were
“Everything seemed so important then... even love!”
Synopsis
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
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The Way We Were (1973) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-27
Top Cast
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Barbra Streisand
Katie Morosky
Robert Redford
Hubbell Gardner
Bradford Dillman
J.J.
Lois Chiles
Carol Ann
Patrick O'Neal
George Bissinger
Viveca Lindfors
Paula Reisner
Allyn Ann McLerie
Rhea Edwards
Murray Hamilton
Brooks Carpenter
Herb Edelman
Bill Verso
Diana Ewing
Vicki Bissinger
Sally Kirkland
Pony Dunbar
Marcia Mae Jones
Peggy Vanderbilt
Don Keefer
Actor
George Gaynes
El Morocco Captain
Eric Boles
Army Corporal
Barbara Peterson
Ashe Blonde
Roy Jenson
Army Captain
Brendan Kelly
Rally Speaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Barcelona
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 5, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10x
+$45M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Laurents, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
- Original Score
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Original Title
- The Way We Were
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50M
- Production Studios
- Tom Ward Enterprises, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Pollack
Arthur Laurents, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Marvin Hamlisch
Harry Stradling Jr.
John F. Burnett
Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Pollack
Director
Marvin Hamlisch
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Jr.
Director of Photography
John F. Burnett
Editor
Ray Stark
Producer
Arthur Laurents
Writer
Stephen B. Grimes
Production Design
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way We Were
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Way We Were about?
Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.
Who directed The Way We Were?
The Way We Were was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in The Way We Were?
The principal cast of The Way We Were includes Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Bradford Dillman, Lois Chiles, Patrick O'Neal.
When was The Way We Were released and how long is it?
The Way We Were was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Way We Were?
The Way We Were had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $50M at the worldwide box office (10 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Way We Were?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way We Were was composed by Marvin Hamlisch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Way We Were?
The Way We Were holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).