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Summertime

  • 1955
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  • 1h 40m
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7.1/10
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Summertime (1955)
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An American spinster's dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome--but married--Italian man while vacationing in Venice.An American spinster's dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome--but married--Italian man while vacationing in Venice.An American spinster's dream of romance finally becomes a bittersweet reality when she meets a handsome--but married--Italian man while vacationing in Venice.

  • Director
    • David Lean
  • Writers
    • Arthur Laurents
    • H.E. Bates
    • David Lean
  • Stars
    • Katharine Hepburn
    • Rossano Brazzi
    • Isa Miranda
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
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    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents
      • H.E. Bates
      • David Lean
    • Stars
      • Katharine Hepburn
      • Rossano Brazzi
      • Isa Miranda
    • 98User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Katharine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi in Summertime (1955)
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    Katharine Hepburn and Gaetano Autiero in Summertime (1955)
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    Katharine Hepburn and David Lean in Summertime (1955)
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    Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn
    • Jane Hudson
    Rossano Brazzi
    Rossano Brazzi
    • Renato de Rossi
    Isa Miranda
    Isa Miranda
    • Signora Fiorini
    Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin
    • Eddie Yaeger
    Mari Aldon
    Mari Aldon
    • Phyl Yaeger
    Jane Rose
    • Mrs. McIlhenny
    MacDonald Parke
    • Mr. McIlhenny
    Jeremy Spenser
    Jeremy Spenser
    • Vito de Rossi
    Gaetano Autiero
    • Mauro
    Virginia Simeon
    • Giovanna
    David Lean
    David Lean
    • Man at Café
    • (unconfirmed)
    • (uncredited)
    Tanya Lopert
    Tanya Lopert
    • Teenage Girl
    • (uncredited)
    André Morell
    André Morell
    • Englishman
    • (uncredited)
    Angelo Puppin
    • Man that falls into canal
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents
      • H.E. Bates
      • David Lean
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      When Katharine Hepburn filmed the scene where she falls into the canal, one of her eyes became infected. That infection stayed with her for the rest of her life.
    • Goofs
      When Jane first enters her hotel room; there is a scenic shot of the lagoon including a ship and a motor boat passing a Cathedral. However in the close-up shot of Jane along with the lagoon; there are now no boats or ships on the water.
    • Quotes

      Renato de Rossi: You are like a hungry child who is given ravioli to eat. 'No' you say, 'I want beefsteak!' My dear girl, you are hungry. Eat the ravioli.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are shown over various paintings, where the subjects are European scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Summertime In Venice
      (uncredited)

      English lyric by Carl Sigman

      Italian Lyric by Pinchi

      Music by Icini

      Published by MCA Music, New York, NY

    User reviews98

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    Shimmering Venice
    David Lean's film version of the Arthur Laurents Broadway play, THE TIME OF THE CUCKOO, which starred Shirley Booth, is a shimmering and beautiful valentine set in Venice, but one with a touch of realism.

    Katharine Hepburn stars as a mousy secretary from Akron who saves for years to have an adventure. She's a spunky and self-sufficient gal who secretly yearns to find love. She arrives in Venice and is immediately under the city's spell even though she's always running into a crass, older couple from Illinois. As she wanders the city, she's befriended by a tough little boy who is savvy in the way of tourists and life.

    She spots a man (Rossano Brazzi) several times in San Marco plaza and one day wanders into his shop to buy a red goblet. She is stunned that the owner is the same man. He pursues her but her puritanical streak flares up when she discovers he is unhappily married.

    She discovers all sorts of things about the owner of the pensione (Isa Miranda) and other guests (Darren McGavin, Mari Aldon) and even herself when she finds out what she's willing to settle for.

    The ending at the train station is beautifully shot and justifiably famous. Indeed, the entire film is an eyeful of beauty, and Venice, with its canals, bridges, and ancient towers is breathtaking. The film also contains the famous scene where Hepburn falls into the canal. In Kevin Brownlow's biography of David Lean, the director admits that there were nets in the water to prevent Hepburn from sinking to the bottom of the canal which was full of garbage.

    This is a stunningly beautiful film, a romance for adults. with a slim story that boasts great performances from Hepburn and Brazzi. The supporting cast is also very good, including Jane Rose and MacDonald Parke as the tourists, Jeremy Spencer as Brazzi's son, Andre Morell as the man on the train, and Gaetano Autiero as the street kid.

    Although Shirley Booth had originated the role on Broadway, she was considered too old for the movie version. Indeed, Ingrid Bergman and Olivia de Havilland were early front runners for the role of Jane. Others who expressed interest included Susan Hayward, Joan Fontaine, Bette Davis, Gloria Swanson, Dorothy McGuire, Rita Hayworth, Lizabeth Scott, and Jane Wyman.

    Hepburn won an Oscar nomination for her work.
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    • Where can I buy the sound track- the music is beautiful.

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 1955 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Criterion (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • David Lean's Production of Summertime
    • Filming locations
      • Campo San Barnaba, Venice, Veneto, Italy(Renato's shop; Jane falls in water)
    • Production companies
      • Lopert Pictures Corporation
      • London Film Productions
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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