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The Graduate (1967)

TV_MA  106 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance   -  22 December 1967 (USA)
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Recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, who happens to be the wife of his father's business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter, Elaine.

Director:

Mike Nichols

Writers:

Calder Willingham (screenplay), Buck Henry (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Top 250 #177 | Won Oscar. Another 19 wins & 13 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Anne Bancroft ...
Dustin Hoffman ...
Katharine Ross ...
William Daniels William Daniels ...
Murray Hamilton ...
Elizabeth Wilson Elizabeth Wilson ...
Buck Henry ...
Room Clerk
Brian Avery ...
Walter Brooke Walter Brooke ...
Norman Fell ...
Alice Ghostley Alice Ghostley ...
Mrs. Singleman
Marion Lorne ...
Miss DeWitte
Eddra Gale Eddra Gale ...
Woman on Bus
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Storyline

Ben has recently graduated college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his "Homecoming" party, Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt him when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter. Written by Zac Abrams  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Love | Hotel | Graduate | Hotel Room | College Graduate  | See more »

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The Movie That Became A Legend [Video Australia] See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die Reifeprüfung See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$104,397,102 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System) | Mono (35 mm optical prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Lee Stanley screen tested for the role of Benjamin and was seriously considered for the part. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the scene in which Benjamin and Mrs. Robinson meet at the hotel bar, Benjamin unsuccessfully attempts to draw the attention of a passing waiter. In the glass wall behind them, the waiter can be seen to stop as he leaves the frame and wait for his cue to re-enter. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Pilot: Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to begin our descent into Los Angeles. The sound you just heard is the landing gear locking into place. Los Angeles weather is clear; temperature is 72. We expect to make our 4 hour and 18 minute flight on schedule. We have enjoyed having you on board, and look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
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Connections

Referenced in Modern Girls (1986) See more »

Soundtracks

"Mrs. Robinson"
(uncredited)
Written by Paul Simon
Performed by Simon & Garfunkel
Courtesy of CBS Records See more »