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Echoes of a Summer (1976)

PG 99 min  -  Drama  -   April 1976 (USA)
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The eleven-year-old Deirdre suffers from an incureable heart trouble. For two years, her parents Eugene and Ruth have consulted heart specialists - but without any success... See full summary »

Director:

Don Taylor

Writers:

Robert L. Joseph (play), Robert L. Joseph (screenplay)

Stars:

Richard Harris, Jodie Foster and Lois Nettleton
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Harris ...
Eugene Striden
Lois Nettleton Lois Nettleton ...
Ruth Striden
Geraldine Fitzgerald ...
Sara
William Windom William Windom ...
Dr. Hallet
Jodie Foster ...
Deirdre Striden
Brad Savage Brad Savage ...
Philip
Robert L. Joseph Robert L. Joseph ...
Druggist
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The eleven-year-old Deirdre suffers from an incureable heart trouble. For two years, her parents Eugene and Ruth have consulted heart specialists - but without any success. Now they have gone to Mahone Bay in Canada, to arrange for her last days as pleasant as possible. The nine-year-old neighbour boy Phillip is the only one who brings a little happiness into the home, because Deirdre knows exactly whats wrong with her. After she suffered from an acute attack and the end comes faster than everybody had thought, Deirdre and Phillip succeed in celebrating the twelfth birthday of the girl as a day of joy. Written by Thomas Manhardt <Thomas.Manhardt@wu-wien.ac.at>  

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Independent Film

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The most beautiful story since "Love Story"! See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Last Castle See more »

Filming Locations:

Chester Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada See more »

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Budget:

$CAD900,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Astral Films, Beata, Castle See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Based on 'Isle Of Children,' a flop Broadway play that ran a couple of weeks in 1962; Jodie Foster's role originally played onstage by Patty Duke. See more »

Quotes

Philip: On Deirdre's impending death: My mother says you may linger for a while.
Deirdre Striden: Your mother's a fat bitch.
Ruth Striden: Deirdre!
Philip: Oh, that's OK. My daddy's always calling her that.
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Soundtracks

"The Last Castle"
Written and Performed by Richard Harris See more »