Watch the way we were starring barbra streisand in this drama on directv. Released 1973, the way we were stars barbra streisand, robert redford, bradford dillman, murray hamilton the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 58 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Laurentss story, charmingly oki in his novel, is about katie. By, some peculiar alchemy, the way we were turns into the kind of compromised claptrap that hubbell is supposed to be making within the film and that we re meant to think is a sellout. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Oct 16, 2018 the way we were, produced by ray stark and directed by sydney pollack from arthur laurents adaptation of his novel, is a traumatized, painful movie about a woman born with an unwavering sense of. Busy new york politico kaye barbra streisand finally hears from college pal and naval officer hubbell robert redford, near the end of world war two, in sydney pollacks the way we were, 1973 view the tcmdb entry for the way we were 1973. Screen legends barbra streisand and robert redford make movie magic as the captivating starcrossed lovers katie morosky and hubbell gardiner. The title the way we were perfectly suits this movie, capturing the arc of a relationship between katie morosky barbra streisand and hubbell gardiner. The way we were more details set against the politicalism of prewwii and later mccarthyism, a diametrically opposed couple come together only to find that genuine friendship and physical attraction is not enough to overcome fundamental societal beliefs. The way we were 1973 stream and watch online moviefone.
The way we were 1973 ending spoiler movie mistakes. Documents darchives et manuscrits catalogue general 1. Barbra streisand the way we were lyrics genius lyrics. A look back is a terrific retrospective documentary, running just over an hour. Barbra streisand the way we were movie version youtube.
Actress and singer barbra streisand was born in brooklyn, new york, and is famous for movies such as funny girl, a star is born, nuts, meet the fockers, the mirror has two faces, mon lisa smile, prince of tides, and yentl. Why it crackles only the emotionally dead inside will not need a hanky for this uberweeper. But if it were up to the actress, their romance would have continued offscreen. When she goes one way and the movie goes another, its no contest. Advertisement streisand plays katie morosky, and when we meet her in the late 1930s, shes the secretary of the campus young communist league. Sociopolitical opposites attract in director sydney pollacks wistful, oscarwinning tearjerker about an outspoken political crusader named katie morosky ba. Causing a rift between them, that soon turns into a giant hole no one can repair. Actress and singer barbra streisand was born in brooklyn, new york, and is famous for movies such as funny girl, a star is born, nuts, meet the fockers, the mirror has two faces, mon lisa smile, prince of tides, andyentl. Though melodramatic and sketchy, the political dimension of the story should not be underestimated. The often unlikely joint lives of katie morosky and hubbell gardiner from the late 1930s to the late 1950s is presented, over which time, they are, in no particular order, strangers, acquaintances, friends, best friends, lovers and adversaries. So we re all set up for the big obligatory scene where katie stands up for principle and hubbell chickens out at a huac hearing. Beyonce the way we were barbra streisand tribute 2008 kennedy center honors duration. The movie has the look of a big hollywood romantic film but because director pollack looks corruption in the face and exposes it for what it feels like, the way we were emerges as one of the least.
Regardless of the edits, and critics complaints about the films schlockiness, 1973 audiences went for the wellexecuted and still politically tinged weepie, turning the way we were into one of the most popular films of 1973 and redford into a major heartthrob. Presumably much of this side of the scenario stemmed from the personal experience of writer arthur laurents, who was the same age as his protagonists, and who had mccarthyrelated problems. The way we were film comedie dramatique etatsunis 1 minutes. Hubbell wants to be a screenwriter, so the two move to california despite katies objections. Its chinese title is a line in a classical poem by tao yuanming. Two disparate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart. The way we were 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Instead, inexplicably, the movie suddenly and implausibly has them fall out of loveand they split up without resolving anything, particularly the plot. While kattie is fine where she is, hubbell wants to go to hollywood and become a screen writer and they start to make a movie. The way we were 1973 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Cast information crew information company information news box office. The way we were, produced by ray stark and directed by sydney pollack from arthur laurents adaptation of his novel, is a traumatized, painful movie about a.
Description barbra streisand and robert redfords classic about the. Around the same time, streisand also released an album called the way we were featuring the song, and was sued by the movie s producer for using the same title. It was physically released as the records lead single on september 27, 1973 through columbia records. By, some peculiar alchemy, the way we were turns into the kind of compromised claptrap that hubbell is supposed to be making within the film and that we re meant to think is a. Although robert redfords absence due to scheduling conflicts is conspicuous, fans of the way we were will celebrate the rare appearance of barbra streisand in a lengthy interview. Busy new york politico kaye barbra streisand finally hears from college pal and naval officer hubbell robert redford, near the end of world war two, in sydney pollacks the way we were, 1973. Given the title and absolutely beautiful title song, nostalgia is one of the films major themes. Both of these comparisons are wrong, because the shows title is lost in translation. Years later, in the wake of world war ii, they meet again and, despite their obvious differences, marry. In their first interview together, legendary actors barbra streisand and robert redford talk about how robert initially turned down the role of hubbell in the way we were. Everything seemed so important then even love two desperate people have a wonderful romance. Watch the way we were movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. A box office success, the film was nominated for several awards and won the academy award for best. Its easy to forgive the movie a lot because of streisand.
Apr 23, 2010 barbra streisand robert redford 1973 sidney pollack. The way we were is a 1973 american romantic drama film directed by sydney pollack and starring barbra streisand and robert redford. The notoriously reticent star appears relaxed, cordial, and eager to share stories about the film she considers a highlight of my career, and her comments about the film are eloquent, heartfelt, and astute. The way we were the 1973 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. With barbra streisand, robert redford, bradford dillman, lois chiles.
The way we were is a 1973 film about two lovers driven apart by their political differences. Barbra streisand and robert redford famously played love interests in the 1973 classic the way we were. Opposites attract when, during their college days, katie morosky barbra streisand, a politically active jew, meets hubbell gardiner robert redford, a feckless wasp. Everything thing would be uncomplicated, the way it was when we were young. In my experience of watching movies, the way we were is a rare bird. Now comes the way we were, which is essentially just a love story, and not sturdy enough to carry the burden of both radical politics and a bittersweet ending. About the way we were the way we were is a song recorded by american vocalist barbra streisand for her fifteenth studio album, the way we were 1974.
But along the way a new surprise comes, you will have to watch to find out. The way we were is a 1973 american romantic drama film starring barbra streisand and robert redford and directed by sydney. Streisands album was reissued as barbra streisand featuring the way we were and all in love is fair. Robert redford, barbra streisand reunite 42 years after the way we were. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Watch the way we were online stream full movie directv. Streisand won an oscar nomination for best actress and the streisandsung title. Jun 19, 2015 top 10 movie proposals of all time duration. The way we were was the title song to the 1973 film the way we were which starred barbra and actor robert redford. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The way we were 1973 opposites attract when, during their college days, katie morosky barbra streisand, a politically active jew, meets hubbell gardiner robert redford, a feckless wasp. Everything seemed so important then even love two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart. Streisand has never been better, showing a real range as a firebrand radical who loves the all american boy in redford. I think hollywood forgot how to make a good movie without the filth.
Oct 18, 1973 the way we were may have some historical value as the first hollywood, film i can think of to employ the red scare of the late forties and early fifties as a, plot device of no more. Winner of two 1974 academy awards best song the way we were and best score, this special 25th anniversary edition of the the way we were has been digitally remastered so you can enjoy this romantic epic the way it was meant to be seen and heard. Watch the video for the way we were from barbra streisands the essential barbra streisand for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the way we were near you. The way we were is a song recorded by american vocalist barbra streisand for her fifteenth studio album, the way we were 1974.
Robert redford, barbra streisand reunite 42 years after. The way we were your girl is lovely hubbell duration. Theirs is a classic love story sparked by the attraction of opposites, played out against the backdrop of american life during times of foreign war, domestic prosperity and mccarthyera paranoia in hollywood. The title the way we were perfectly suits this movie, capturing the arc of a relationship between katie morosky barbra streisand and hubbell gardiner robert redford, from their college days in the 40s through the 60s. Barbra streisand robert redford 1973 sidney pollack.
Robert redford, barbra streisand reunite 42 years after the. Dec 11, 2015 in the way we were, redford, now 78, and streisand, now 73, played two individuals from decidedly different worlds he as hubbell gardiner, a carefree wasp with dashing good looks, and she as. It was also featured as the title song on her 1974 album. Description barbra streisand and robert redfords classic about the perils of love during hollywoods blacklisting era.