Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)


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Cast & Crew.

Dustin Hoffman
Ted Kramer

Meryl Streep
Joanna Kramer

Jane Alexander
Margaret Phelps

Justin Henry
Billy Kramer

Howard Duff
John Shaunessy

George Coe
Jim O'Connor

JoBeth Williams
Phyllis Bernard

Bill Moor
Gressen

Howland Chamberlain
Judge Atkins

Jack Ramage
Spencer

Jess Osuna
Ackerman

Nicholas Hormann
Interviewer

Ellen Parker
Teacher

Shelby Brammer
Ted's Secretary

Carol Nadell
Mrs. Kline

Donald Gantry
Surgeon

Joe Seneca
Partygoer

David Golden
Grocer / Production Manager

Sean Albertson
Boy in Hospital (uncredited)

Iris Klein
Partygoer (as Iris Alhanti)

Peter Lownds
Norman

Judith Calder
Receptionist

Kathleen Keller
Waitress

Ingeborg Sørensen
Woman at Christmas Party

Robert Benton
Director / Screenplay

Avery Corman
Novel

Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer

Néstor Almendros
Director of Photography

Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor

Richard Fischoff
Associate Producer

Shirley Rich
Casting

Paul Sylbert
Production Design

Alan Hicks
Set Decoration

Ruth Morley
Costume Design

Joseph Coscia
Hairstylist

Allen Weisinger
Makeup Artist

Merle Eckert
Construction Coordinator

Edward Garzero
Scenic Artist

Bill Pankow
Assistant Editor

Brooke Kennedy
Location Manager

Erma E. Levin
Music Editor

Renata Stoia
Script Supervisor

Holly Bower
Still Photographer

Jerry DeBlau
Best Boy Electric

Arthur Bloom
Boom Operator

Thomas Saccio
Property Master

Yudi Bennett
Second Assistant Director

Thomas John Kane
First Assistant Director

Marilyn Putnam
Costumer

Al Craine
Costumer

Marion Billings
Publicist

Ann Guerin
Unit Publicist

Kenneth Goss
Key Grip

Tom Priestley Jr.
Camera Operator

Vinnie Gerardo
First Assistant Camera

Stan Bochner
Sound Editor
Media.







Details.
Release DateDecember 7, 1979
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 45m
Content RatingPG
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office$106,260,000
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Kramer vs. Kramer is a 1979 American legal drama film written and directed by Robert Benton, based on Avery Corman's 1977 novel. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Justin Henry and Jane Alexander. It tells the story of a couple's divorce, its impact on their young son, and the subsequent evolution of their relationship and views on parenting. Kramer vs. Kramer explores the psychology and fallout of divorce, and touches on emerging and prevailing social issues such as gender roles, fathers' rights, work-life balance, and single parents.
Kramer vs. Kramer was theatrically released December 19, 1979, by Columbia Pictures. The film emerged as a major commercial success at the box office, grossing more than $173 million on an $8 million budget, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1979 in the United States and Canada. It received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with high praise for its direction, story, screenplay and performances of the cast, with major praise directed towards Hoffman and Streep's performances.
Kramer vs. Kramer received a leading 9 nominations at the 52nd Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor (for Henry) and Best Supporting Actress (for Alexander and Streep), and won a leading 5 awards – Best Picture, Best Director (for Benton), Best Actor (for Hoffman), Best Supporting Actress (for Streep) and Best Adapted Screenplay. At the 37th Golden Globe Awards, the film received a leading 8 nominations, including Best Director (for Benton), Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (for Henry) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (for Alexander), and won a leading 4 awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama (for Hoffman) and Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture (for Streep). It also received 6 nominations at the 34th British Academy Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Direction (for Benton), Best Actor in a Leading Role (for Hoffman) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (for Streep).
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