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Last Summer

  • 19691969
  • XX
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.8K
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Last Summer (1969)
  • Drama
During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot tha... Read allDuring summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.
IMDb RATING
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1.8K
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  • Director
    • Frank Perry
  • Writers
    • Evan Hunter(novel)
    • Eleanor Perry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Richard Thomas
    • Bruce Davison
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Perry
  • Writers
    • Evan Hunter(novel)
    • Eleanor Perry(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Barbara Hershey
    • Richard Thomas
    • Bruce Davison
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Bruce Davison and Richard Thomas in Last Summer (1969)
    Bruce Davison, Richard Thomas, and Catherine Burns in Last Summer (1969)
    Bruce Davison, Barbara Hershey, and Richard Thomas in Last Summer (1969)
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    Barbara Hershey in Last Summer (1969)
    Bruce Davison and Richard Thomas in Last Summer (1969)
    Bruce Davison, Barbara Hershey, and Richard Thomas in Last Summer (1969)
    Barbara Hershey in Last Summer (1969)

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    Barbara Hershey
    Barbara Hershey
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Peteras Peter
    Bruce Davison
    Bruce Davison
    • Danas Dan
    Catherine Burns
    Catherine Burns
    • Rhodaas Rhoda
    Ernesto Gonzalez
    • Anibalas Anibal
    Conrad Bain
    Conrad Bain
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    • (uncredited)
    Lou Gary
    • Town Hoodas Town Hood
    • (uncredited)
    Andrew Krance
    • Town Hoodas Town Hood
    • (uncredited)
    Eileen Letchworth
    • Dan's Motheras Dan's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Wayne Mayer
    • Town Hoodas Town Hood
    • (uncredited)
    Maeve McGuire
    • Younger Womanas Younger Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Ed Stevlingson
    • Sidneyas Sidney
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Turgeon
    Peter Turgeon
    • Mr. Caudellas Mr. Caudell
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • Peter's Fatheras Peter's Father
    • (uncredited)
    Lydia Wilen
    • Waitressas Waitress
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank Perry
    • Writers
      • Evan Hunter(novel)
      • Eleanor Perry(screenplay)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A subplot involving a wounded seagull affected Barbara Hershey sufficiently for her to change her surname to Seagull for a couple of years.
    • Goofs
      After the guys meet Sandy, when they take the thing out of the bird's beak, Sandy's hair changes its position considerably between takes.
    • Quotes

      Sandy: What are you going to do with the rest of your life? Sit on the shore and watch?

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits beyond the noting of the film's producer (Emanuel L/Wolf) and distributor (Allied Artists). The film's title, cast, and production credits only appear at the end.
    • Alternate versions
      Originally rated X when it was first released in 1969. Cuts were later made to a graphic rape scene at the end of the film, and the MPAA gave it a R-rating. This latter version is the only one currently available on video.
    • Connections
      Featured in Indie Sex: Teens (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Last Summer Theme
      Written by John Simon
      Performed by John Simon, Levon Helm and Peter Pilafian

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Youth, innocence and cruelty
    This coming of age drama is about four friends living on an island who meet on the beach. As they discover sex and each other they are at times brave, kind and considerate. However at other times a darker side to their nature appears and they are cowardly, selfish and cruel. The characters' parents never appear in the movie and all verbal references to them are negative. We are left with the impression that these young adults are left to their own devices and they are growing up without morals. The film is shot in soft focus and the days are the perfect Summer idyll. The symbolism is a little unsubtle at times, but the performances are good. Catherine Burns received an oscar nomination.
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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1969 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Petting
    • Filming locations
      • Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alsid Productions
      • Francis Productions
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    • Budget
      • $780,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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