I just had to view "Love Story" again after posting it on the Pond. Preppie and Cavalleri. Paramount Studios was in a bind in 1970, and the movie was almost never made. Arthur Hiller, the director, had to swear an oath to Paramount execs that he would not go a penny over the budget of 2 million bucks. ( a paltry sum these days ) Beau Bridges was the first choice for Ollie, and John Marley had to be talked into doing his part of Jennie's father, Phil. The movie was nominated for 7 academy awards. It was such a blockbuster that it literally saved Paramount from financial ruin. Where do I begin? v.c.