That Certain Summer

Name: That Certain Summer
Genre: Drama
Released: 1972-11-01
Duration: 1 h 13 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker

TV Movie
19721972
1h 13m

7.8/10

418

Drama

Teenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with ... Read allTeenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with Doug's homosexuality.Teenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with Doug's homosexuality.

7.8/10

418

Director
- Lamont Johnson
Writers
- Richard Levinson
- William Link
Stars

Top credits

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 4 wins & 7 nominations total

Martin Sheen, Hal Holbrook, and Scott Jacoby in That Certain Summer (1972)

Martin Sheen and Hal Holbrook at an event for That Certain Summer (1972)

Scott Jacoby in That Certain Summer (1972)

Scott Jacoby and Hope Lange in That Certain Summer (1972)

Hope Lange in That Certain Summer (1972)

Martin Sheen and Hal Holbrook in That Certain Summer (1972)

Martin Sheen, Hal Holbrook, and Lamont Johnson in That Certain Summer (1972)

Martin Sheen, Hal Holbrook, Scott Jacoby, and Hope Lange in That Certain Summer (1972)

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Taglines
- Homosexuality is something people never talk about. If they did this family would never have to face...
Genre
- Drama
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Hal Holbrook initially turned down the role when it was offered to him.

Quotes
Gary McClain: If I were a woman, everything would be acceptable, wouldn't it?
Janet Salter: If you were a woman, I'd know how to compete with you.

Connections
Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

Top review

9/10

Outstanding Television Drama

"That Certain Summer" was more than just one of 1972's best productions made expressly for television. It was an outstanding presentation by any standard and for any medium. The entire cast, crew, and production team worked in fine ensemble fashion to create a memorable and significant achievement. This deserves to be revived and widely offered on video.

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