...brilliant movie,well made and acted besides the stunning photography. Still thought provoking after 6 viewings. And a film that directed itself apparently for all the attention the academy paid its  director. Nolte does the star turn as does Streisand who was loath to take  on the psychiatrist role but was eventually persuaded by the producers. She  was also reluctant to cast her son Jason who eventually won her over. Kate  Nelligan deserved the nomination for the abusive and exploitative  mother. What a bitch...! An adult movie with adult themes,not for the  faint-hearted.