Based on a novel by Judith Guest, which 1980 family drama reintroduced the world to the classical piece Pachelbel's 'Canon'?

Robert Redford received significant acclaim and two Oscars (best picture and director) for Ordinary People, his directorial debut. Other Academy Awards went to supporting actor Timothy Hutton (who won over co-star Judd Hirsch) and screenwriter Alvin Sargent. Although she came home empty-handed, Mary Tyler Moore was nominated for best actress and roundly praised for her portrayal of a narcissistic, bitter mother as well as her choice to take on such an unlikeable character after her long run as "America's Sweetheart."

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