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A Summer to Remember

  • TV Movie
  • 19851985
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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A Summer to Remember (1985)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Silent since losing his hearing to meningitis, young Toby Wyler takes a bitter stance against the world and his family, refusing to accept his new stepfather. But when a highly trained orang... Read allSilent since losing his hearing to meningitis, young Toby Wyler takes a bitter stance against the world and his family, refusing to accept his new stepfather. But when a highly trained orangutan named Casey is thrown from a truck near Toby's home, the boy soon has a secret friend... Read allSilent since losing his hearing to meningitis, young Toby Wyler takes a bitter stance against the world and his family, refusing to accept his new stepfather. But when a highly trained orangutan named Casey is thrown from a truck near Toby's home, the boy soon has a secret friend he can communicate with via sign language.
IMDb RATING
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157
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  • Director
    • Robert Michael Lewis
  • Writers
    • Robert Lloyd Lewis(story)
    • Scott Swanton(story)
  • Stars
    • James Farentino
    • Louise Fletcher
    • Tess Harper
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  • Director
    • Robert Michael Lewis
  • Writers
    • Robert Lloyd Lewis(story)
    • Scott Swanton(story)
  • Stars
    • James Farentino
    • Louise Fletcher
    • Tess Harper
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    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    James Farentino
    James Farentino
    • Tom Wyleras Tom Wyler
    Louise Fletcher
    Louise Fletcher
    • Dr. Dolly McKeeveras Dr. Dolly McKeever
    Tess Harper
    Tess Harper
    • Jeannie Wyleras Jeannie Wyler
    Bridgette Andersen
    Bridgette Andersen
    • Jillas Jill
    Sean Gerlis
    • Tobyas Toby
    • (as Sean Justin Gerlis)
    Burt Young
    Burt Young
    • Fidel Fargoas Fidel Fargo
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Sheriff Pierceas Sheriff Pierce
    Molly Cheek
    Molly Cheek
    • Trishas Trish
    Dennis Fimple
    Dennis Fimple
    • Smittyas Smitty
    Taylor Lacher
    • Sheriff #1as Sheriff #1
    Tom Lovinger
    • Carlas Carl
    Corey Brunish
    Corey Brunish
    • Meadowsas Meadows
    B. Joe Medley
    • Veterinarianas Veterinarian
    Steven Clark Pachosa
    • Sergeantas Sergeant
    J.W. Crawford
    J.W. Crawford
    • Deputy #1as Deputy #1
    • (as Jim Crawford)
    Brian Boe
    • Deputy #2as Deputy #2
    Scott Parker
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Caleb Chung
    • Gorilla Mimeas Gorilla Mime
    • Director
      • Robert Michael Lewis
    • Writers
      • Robert Lloyd Lewis(story)
      • Scott Swanton(story) (teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Sean Gerlis is deaf in real life. Sean has been in the telecommunications industry building innovative products and services that transform communication capabilities for the deaf and hard of hearing.
    • Soundtracks
      It's You
      Performed by Chopper

      Lyrics by Al Kasha, Joel Hirschhorn & Michael Lloyd

      Music by Charles Fox

    User reviews1

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    A great, great movie for everyone! Most excellent!
    I grew up with this movie. Watching it on Family Channel after school,during the summer with my friends, many times. I'm glad I have so many memories attached to such a great movie. It's about a deaf boy who dislikes his stepfather, but is close to his Mom and sister. A orangutang named Dolly who knows sign language(!) escapes from her owner and finds her way to the kids' treehouse. It takes your emotions everywhere: one minute you're laughing, the next you're crying. The friendship between Dolly and the kids is so nice. A great family movie, there's nothing to worry about like bad language, etc. You can pop it in the VCR and go about your chores, etc. and not have to worry about the kids seeing something bad . Although don't be suprised if you decide to forget about the chores and watch it with them! It appeals to people ages 0-100. It's not a movie only for children. I totally recommend it to everyone!
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    • daisyduke8000
    • Jul 30, 2001

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • American Sign Language
    • Also known as
      • Unser neuer Bruder
    • Production company
      • Inter Planetary Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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