Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #56054 in DVD
• Released on: 2005-08-09
• Rating: Unrated
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Running time: 93 minutes

On the DVD
Digitally mastered
Dolby Digital English 2.0 stereo
Fullscreen presentation
Interactive menus
Scene selection

Synopsis
The Bonds of Love in this made-for-TV drama are those forged between divorcee Kelly McGillis and mentally disabled Treat Williams. What begins as a friendship between two lost souls blossoms into a deep and genuine romance. Their wedding plans are challenged by his mother (Grace Zabriskie) and father (Hal Holbrook)-who are not depicted as villains but merely well-meaning and overprotective (only Williams' brother, played by Steve Railsback, comes off in negative terms). Based on a true story, Bonds of Love is set in Kansas (though it was lensed in Ontario). The film premiered January 24, 1973. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

DVD Menu

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Customer Reviews

Excellent Made for TV movie
This award-winning, made for television drama was based on a true story and follows the love affair of Rose Parks (Kelly McGillis), a divorced woman, and Robby Smith (Treat Williams), a developmentally disabled man. The pair's relationship begins as a friendship, but soon grows into something deeper and causes concern for Robby's family. The tension reaches a climax when Rose and Robby declare their intention to marry, and the family firmly oppose any such plan. This sensitive portrayal of both the romantic relationship and the family relationship provides a solid family drama that speaks to the true nature of love.

I remember this movie being on TV ages ago. I was so mad when I didn't put a tape in my VCR to record it. I was suprised when I found out this movie was to be released on DVD. I cannot wait to watch it again after 12 years.

I am so glad that they are finally releasing some of those made for tv movies on DVD. It's about time!!