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Summertime

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Summertime (1955)
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ComedyDramaRomance
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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
8.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
7,226
288
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    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents(based on the original play "The Time of the Cuckoo")
      • H.E. Bates(screenplay)
      • David Lean(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Katharine Hepburn
      • Rossano Brazzi
      • Isa Miranda
    Top credits
    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • Arthur Laurents(based on the original play "The Time of the Cuckoo")
      • H.E. Bates(screenplay)
      • David Lean(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Katharine Hepburn
      • Rossano Brazzi
      • Isa Miranda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Katharine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi in Summertime (1955)
    Katharine Hepburn in Summertime (1955)
    Katharine Hepburn in Summertime (1955)
    Katharine Hepburn and Gaetano Autiero in Summertime (1955)
    Katharine Hepburn in Summertime (1955)
    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(based on the original play "The Time of the Cuckoo")
      • H.E. Bates(screenplay)
      • David Lean(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 gives Mauro a cigarette in Campo San Stefano, she does not light it for him. He appears to have no means of lighting it, unless he has matches in his pocket. Yet, a split-second later, as Jane is walking away, Mauro is puffing away on the cigarette.
    • 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 reviews92

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    Top review
    7/10
    Wonderful Venice with a charming and perceptible Katherine Hepburn
    The picture deals with a attractive spinster secretary (Katherine Hepburn) from Ohio who goes to holiday and has ultimately made it to Venice , for her long-awaited dream . Never-married , likable middle-aged Jane is a self-described "independent type" who's content , or so she claims , to go it mostly solitary , wielding her movie camera throughout the city when she meets a antiques merchant (Rossano Brazzi) . Jane soon discovers that even in a town as marvelous and riveting as Venice , going it alone can still leave one feeling unfortunately alone . She's trapped in an idyllic romance until that's realised of the reality . She also befriends a helpful beggar boy who pursues her everywhere .

    The film plot is plain and simple but abounds the surprises . The various highlights movie include : the spectacular downfall of Hepburn into the Venice canal or when the lovers watch how the flower dropped to water is going away and of course the sensitive and exciting final in the train and station . Impressive and breathtaking cinematography by Jack Hyldyard ; David Lean , in fact , had only used four photographers throughout his career . The other cameramen have been Guy Green , Ronald Neame and Freddie Young , everybody notorious color specialists . Katherine Hepburn's interpretation is top notch , she's sympathetic , romantic , attractive , memorable but also sad and vulnerable . Rossano Brazzi as a Latin lover is awesome . The support cast although relatively known -Darren McGavin, Isa Miranda , Marie Aldon- is very secondary , the film is principally interpreted by the excellent pair : Hepburn and Brazzi . Production set by Vincent Korda is spectacular , Korda is considered the greatest British designer . The motion picture is well directed by David Lean , author of many cinema classics . The picture will appeal to romantic movies fans . Rating : Above average . Well worth seeing .
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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
    • Production companies
      • Lopert Pictures Corporation
      • London Film Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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