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Summer Of '42

1971, Movie, PG, 102 mins

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People who actually recall 1942 will more greatly appreciate the waves of nostalgia that bathe this affectionate coming-of-age drama, set on a tiny island off New England. Director Mulligan (as the adult Hermie) narrates his recollections, and all of the names used in the story were the real names of the people involved (or so claimed screenwriter Raucher, who wrote the screenplay in less than two weeks). Grimes is the 15-year-old whose life we observe on the tranquil island... read more leave a comment
Winning an Academy Award for Best Musical Score (Michel Legrand) and nominated for three additional Oscars, this box-office hit is the sensual, heartwarming and sentimental story of three 15-year-old boys who spend a pleasant but sometimes painful summer vacation in New England. While his friends fumble with girls their own age, one boy finds first love in the arms of Jennifer O'Neill ("Bare Essence"), a young war bride. An appealingly nostalgic and touching story rated three stars by Leonard Maltin.
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Length: 01:44:07
Posted: 12/23/2008
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Year: 1971
Rated PG

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Cast
Jennifer O'Neill: Dorothy
Gary Grimes: Hermie
Jerry Houser: Oscy
Oliver Conant: Benjie
Katherine Allentuck: Aggie
Christopher Norris: Miriam

 

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