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Summer of My German Soldier

  • TV Movie
  • 1978
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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Bruce Davison and Kristy McNichol in Summer of My German Soldier (1978)
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A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war.A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war.A young American girl meets a German prisoner of war.

  • Director
    • Michael Tuchner
  • Writers
    • Bette Greene
    • Jane-Howard Hammerstein
  • Stars
    • Kristy McNichol
    • Bruce Davison
    • Esther Rolle
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    485
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Tuchner
    • Writers
      • Bette Greene
      • Jane-Howard Hammerstein
    • Stars
      • Kristy McNichol
      • Bruce Davison
      • Esther Rolle
    • 17User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Kristy McNichol
    Kristy McNichol
    • Patty Bergen
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Anton Reiker
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Ruth
    Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine
    • Harry Bergen
    Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie
    • Mrs. Bergen
    Margaret Hall
    • Sister Parker
    Anne Haney
    Anne Haney
    • Mrs. Benn
    James Noble
    James Noble
    • Pierce
    Sonny Shroyer
    Sonny Shroyer
    • McFee
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Sharon Bergen
    Jane Hickey
    • Edna Louise
    Mary Nell Santacroce
    • Gussie Mae
    Roy Morris
    • Freddy
    William Duell
    • Mayor Holderness
    J. Don Ferguson
    J. Don Ferguson
    • Mr. Jackson
    Charles B. Jenkins
    • Private
    • (as Charles Jenkins)
    Richard Mitchem
    • Gas Attendant
    G.W. Bailey
    G.W. Bailey
    • Corporal
    • Director
      • Michael Tuchner
    • Writers
      • Bette Greene
      • Jane-Howard Hammerstein
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    • Trivia
      Anne Haney's first TV performance.
    • Quotes

      Patty Bergen: [watching Anton leave] I love you, Anton. I love you now. I'll love you forever.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive
      (uncredited)

      Music by Harold Arlen

      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

    User reviews17

    Featured review
    10/10

    A story of a town full of prejudice.

    This film is a study piece for my english class, but it's depth and meaning has amazed me. Since we're looking closely into all the facts and characters in this film, its and interesting tale of love, hate, war, and prejudice. Well Recommended!

    Story: A girl named well-off jewish Patty Bergen meets an escaped prisoner of war, she then hides him in her playhouse in her huge gardens, and as they get to know each other, they begin to see the others qualities, and they earn each others love. Patty's father despises her and treats her like dirt. Anton (the prisoner of war) almost blows his cover to protect her, but patty manages to stop him before he is seen by anyone.
    • niccy666
    • Nov 16, 2001
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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mein deutscher Soldat
    • Filming locations
      • Crawfordville, Georgia, USA
    • Production company
      • Highgate Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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