Summer of My German Soldier (TV 1978)A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war. Director:Michael Tuchner |
|
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Summer of My German Soldier (TV 1978)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Kristy McNichol | ... |
Patty Bergen
|
|
| Bruce Davison | ... |
Anton Reiker
|
|
| Esther Rolle | ... |
Ruth
|
|
| Michael Constantine | ... |
Harry Bergen
|
|
| Barbara Barrie | ... |
Mrs. Bergen
|
|
| James Noble | ... |
Pierce
|
|
| Robyn Lively | ... |
Sharon Bergen
|
|
 |
Margaret Hall | ... |
Sister Parker
|
|
|
Anne Haney | ... |
Mrs. Benn
|
| Sonny Shroyer | ... |
McFee
|
|
|
|
Jane Hickey | ... |
Edna Louise
|
|
|
Mary Nell Santacroce | ... |
Gussie Mae
|
|
|
Roy Morris | ... |
Freddy
|
|
|
William Ovell | ... |
Mayor Holderness
|
|
|
J. Don Ferguson | ... |
Mr. Jackson
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young german soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret places in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him she ends up harboring him from his captors, and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking to help him, but in his company she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come. Written by C.D.
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
30 October 1978 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El verano de mi soldado alemán See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
Edit
Patty Bergen: Don't you like me, Anton?
[Anton nods]
Patty Bergen: I knew you did, right from the first. I knew right then we could be the best of friends. Formidable friends.
See more »
Did You Know?
Quotes
Anton Reiker: [after finding out Patty is Jewish] You are Jew, little girl! I am a soldier of the Third Reich; we are enemies, you and I!Patty Bergen: Don't you like me, Anton?
[Anton nods]
Patty Bergen: I knew you did, right from the first. I knew right then we could be the best of friends. Formidable friends.
See more »
The extrodinary television movie concerns a young Jewish girl in Georgia who aids an escaped German POW and the resulting devestation it brings her family, primarily in her relationship with her father. Esther Rolle as the family domestic and Martin Balsam as the aloof father are fantastic. Hard to believe a film of this calibre was produced for television; it certainly sets a high standard.