EPISODE · Apr 20, 2020 · 1H 2M
Kramer vs Kramer
from The Envelope · host A Cinema Squad Presentation
On this episode, we discuss the fifty-second Best Picture Winner: “KRAMER VS KRAMER.”"Kramer vs Kramer" follows Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer who lands the biggest account of his career, and on the same day, learns that his wife, Joanna, is leaving him and their young son, Billy. Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with his child with the help of another single parent, Margaret. When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ensuing court battle takes a toll on everyone concerned. Directed by Robert Benton, the film stars Dustin Hoffman as Ted Kramer, Meryl Streep as Joanna Kramer, Jane Alexander as Margaret Phelps and Justin Henry as Billy Kramer.Here on The Envelope, we discuss & review every Best Picture Winner in the Academy Awards History. You can reach anyone here at TheEnvelopePodcast.com – Just go there to email us, check our bios, and keep up with the latest episode.
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On this episode, we discuss the fifty-second Best Picture Winner: “KRAMER VS KRAMER.” "Kramer vs Kramer" follows Manhattan advertising executive Ted Kramer who lands the biggest account of his career, and on the same day, learns that his wife, Joanna, is leaving him and their young son, Billy. Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with his child with the help of another single parent, Margaret. When Joanna returns to claim custody of Billy, the ens...
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