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That Certain Summer

  • TV Movie
  • 19721972
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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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
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  • Director
    • Lamont Johnson
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Martin Sheen
    • Joe Don Baker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lamont Johnson
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Martin Sheen
    • Joe Don Baker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 14User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

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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 Salteras Doug Salter
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Gary McClainas Gary McClain
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Phil Bonneras Phil Bonner
    Marlyn Mason
    Marlyn Mason
    • Laureen Hyattas Laureen Hyatt
    Scott Jacoby
    Scott Jacoby
    • Nick Salteras Nick Salter
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Janet Salteras Janet Salter
    James McEachin
    James McEachin
    • Mr. Early, the Conductoras Mr. Early, the Conductor
    Clarke Gordon
    • Artistas Artist
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Jody Bonneras Jody Bonner
    Carolyn Bueno
    • Mrs. Micheleas Mrs. Michele
    Myron Natwick
    Myron Natwick
    • Man at Partyas Man at Party
    Patti MacLeod
    • Womanas Woman
    • (as Patti Steele)
    • Director
      • Lamont Johnson
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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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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    Top review
    9/10
    From "That Certain Summer" to the summer of "Brokeback Mountain"
    I am reminded of this serious 1972 TV movie as a result of the newly released film, Brokeback Mountain. I was only 18 at the time, but the Holbrook/Sheen/Lange movie stayed with me for all these years. I think I still have a crush on Martin Sheen in his turtleneck sweater. All three leads in the movie did an excellent job. The movie seemed so serious and rather dark at the time. I just wish we could have talked more about the subject matter back then. It was one of those TV movies that just "disappeared" from site or discussion group comments. (Thank goodness for VHS and DVDs!) I am not aware of any reruns of this movie...ever. I'm sure someone will use it in a documentary some day.
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    • matildejuan
    • Mar 5, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Damals im Sommer
    • 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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    • Runtime
      1 hour 13 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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