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A Separate Peace

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 1h 44m
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5.4/10
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A Separate Peace (1972)
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Two roomates at a prep school in New England during World War II come to grips with the war, jealousy and betrayal. Based on a novel by John Knowles.Two roomates at a prep school in New England during World War II come to grips with the war, jealousy and betrayal. Based on a novel by John Knowles.Two roomates at a prep school in New England during World War II come to grips with the war, jealousy and betrayal. Based on a novel by John Knowles.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
479
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    • Larry Peerce
    • John Knowles(novel)
    • Fred Segal
  • Stars
    • John Heyl
    • Parker Stevenson
    • William Roerick
    • Larry Peerce
    • John Knowles(novel)
    • Fred Segal
  • Stars
    • John Heyl
    • Parker Stevenson
    • William Roerick
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    • 38User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    John Heyl and Parker Stevenson in A Separate Peace (1972)
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    John Heyl
    • Finny
    Parker Stevenson
    Parker Stevenson
    • Gene
    William Roerick
    • Mr. Patchwithers, Headmaster
    Peter Brush
    • Leper
    Victor Bevine
    Victor Bevine
    • Brinker
    Scott Bradbury
    • Chet
    John E.A. Mackenzie
    • Bobby
    Mark Trefethen
    • John
    Frank Wilich Jr.
    • Quackenbush
    Elizabeth B. Brewster
    • Mrs. Patchwithers
    Edward Echols
    • Mr. Ludsbury
    Don Schultz
    • Dr. Stanpole
    Paul Sadler
    • Naval Officer
    Falko Schilling
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      • Larry Peerce
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    • Trivia
      John Knowles, author of the novel, "A Separate Peace" on which the movie was based, attended Phillips Exeter Academy where the movie was filmed.
    • Quotes

      Finny: You're crazy.

      Brinker: No, that's our other casualty, Leper.

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      Referenced in At the Movies: Star Trek V/No Holds Barred/Dead Poets Society/Let's Get Lost/Renegades (1989)

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    8/10
    A Separate Medium: A Title Worth Seeing
    "A Separate Peace," in novel form, is a nicely paced story filled with deep, sometimes complex metaphors and symbols. It is not for the reader who prefers the path of least resistance; the majority of enjoyment in reading the book is in the process of decoding the story. But that's what book-to-film renditions are for, right? "A Separate Peace," in movie form, is not such a far cry from the book as far as storyline goes. Instead, it follows the key points of the story while ignoring additional details that would create depth within the novel. In essence, streamlining the content of the novel. Much like in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings Trilogy" adaptation, "A Separate Peace" is short, sweet, and to the point.

    Being from the early 70's, this movie should not be expected to have the "best" visuals. For what it is, the cinematography does a fantastic job of illustrating what was conjured into my mind as I read the book. As does the acting, which is remarkable- actual Devon (the school in which the story is set) students and faculty were casted for leading and supporting roles in the movie.

    I personally found this movie both entertaining and well adapted in relation to the novel. I'd say that it is definitely worth watching for anybody who has read, is currently reading, or plans to read "A Separate Peace".
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      • September 27, 1972 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Phillips Exeter Academy, 20 Main St, Exeter, New Hampshire, USA
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      • Paramount Pictures
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    • 1 hour 44 minutes
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