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Director:
Anthony Newley
Writers:
Ron Cowen (play)
Edward Hume (writer)
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Release Date:
25 February 1972 (Finland) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Jerry, not a member of the 'protest generation' but is instead, an 'All American boy,' is drafted into the Army... more | add synopsis
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User Comments:
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Cast

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Michael Douglas ... Jerry

Jack Warden ... Herb
Brenda Vaccaro ... Vanetta

Barbara Bel Geddes ... Ruth
Kirk Callaway ... Marvis
Bill Vint ... Tony
Jeff Siggins ... Bennie

Rob Reiner ... Don

William Smith ... Draft Lawyer
Garry Goodrow ... Ginsgerg
Dennis Fimple ... Shelby (as Dennis Clark Fimple)
June Fairchild ... Girl in Dorm
Richard Stahl ... Man in Conservatory
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for brief sexuality.
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Runtime:
88 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:R (certificate #22683) | Finland:K-12 | USA:GP (original rating) | USA:PG
Company:
Bryna Productions more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
'Kirk Douglas', bought the film rights to the play as a gift to his son after Michael Douglas was fired from the stage production. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in ... A Father... A Son... Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Having the Time Of Our Lives more

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A movie I crave to see again!, 22 April 2007
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Author: amygroetzberg from United States

I was about 10 years old when I started to watch Summertree. I liked Michael Douglas. I thought he was handsome! Just that alone was enough for me to stop changing channels and watch! I was mesmerized by the great acting! Michael Douglas played his role with such conviction and depth I was drawn to keep watching the movie. The roles of his parents were for me heart wrenching to watch. The conflict between father and son probably was played out (in real life!) in homes all across the country during the Vietnam war. The mother was played my one of my all time favorite actresses. She was torn in half physically & emotionally for she deeply loved her son and yet honored her husband. A tough no-win situation to be in! This is the other reason I am posting comments about Summertree. The Music! I heard the most beautiful guitar song!(no words) I couldn't believe how BEAUTIFUL IT WAS! I ran to my piano to pluck it out! I play it to this very day!(30 years later)I have craved to hear it again, I have done hours of research to find the music, the title, & score. The tempo makes me think of Waltz Dancing music. Maybe Strauss? It's Hauntingly Beautiful! I wish that this movie would come out on DVD!

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