Which 1982 film, based on a novel written by John Irving, starred Glenn Close and Robin Williams?

This 1982 film brought John Irving's wildly popular 1978 novel to the screen with Robin Williams in the title role of T.S. Garp, a writer whose life is a bizarre and often tragic series of events. The film marked the feature debut of Glenn Close, who played Garp's formidable feminist mother, Jenny Fields. In a memorable piece of casting, Close was nominated for an Academy Award for the role, despite being only four years older than the actor playing her son.

Directed by George Roy Hill, the film is a sprawling tragicomedy that attempts to capture the eccentric spirit of Irving's book, exploring themes of family, destiny, and sexual politics through a uniquely absurd lens. The cast also featured a powerful performance from John Lithgow as Roberta Muldoon, a transgender former football player and Garp's close friend. Like Close, Lithgow also received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his groundbreaking portrayal, helping to cement the film's legacy as a significant and daring adaptation.