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That Certain Summer

  • TV Movie
  • 19721972
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
445
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That Certain Summer (1972)
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.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
445
YOUR RATING
    • Lamont Johnson
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Martin Sheen
    • Joe Don Baker
    • Lamont Johnson
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Martin Sheen
    • Joe Don Baker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy

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

    Top cast

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    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Doug Salter
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Gary McClain
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Phil Bonner
    Marlyn Mason
    Marlyn Mason
    • Laureen Hyatt
    Scott Jacoby
    Scott Jacoby
    • Nick Salter
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Janet Salter
    James McEachin
    James McEachin
    • Mr. Early, the Conductor
    Clarke Gordon
    • Artist
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Jody Bonner
    Carolyn Bueno
    • Mrs. Michele
    Myron Natwick
    Myron Natwick
    • Man at Party
    Patti MacLeod
    • Woman
    • (as Patti Steele)
      • Lamont Johnson
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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)

    User reviews14

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    Barely remembering the movie it was 34 years ago
    This movie came out when I was 17 years old. I remember watching it and at the same time hoping that my parents weren't paying attention or they would have changed the channel. I remember one scene at the park on the band stand. I was struggling with my own sexuality and this movie gave me a peek at the idea that not every gay person was some Nelly queen. That a gay person could look like everyone else and be just like anyone in the world doing any kind of work. I spent years waiting for this movie to be re-released and I am still waiting. I'm 52 years old now when will ABC realize that they can step up to plate and show how progressive they were and can be again. I would like to share this movie with many of those who are in need of role models as shown in the movie. RE-RELEASE THE MOVIE!!! it was life changing for me and I would love to see it before I leave this world just once more. It was and is important.
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    • Jul 21, 2006

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1972 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 13 minutes
      • Mono

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