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9 April 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
In everyone's life there's a "Summer of '42" morePlot:
During his summer vacation on Nantucket Island in 1942, a youth eagerly awaiting his first sexual encounter finds himself developing a contradictorily innocent love for a young woman awaiting news on her soldier husband's fate in WWII. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 10 nominations moreUser Comments:
A heartwarming coming of age film that is timeless. moreCast
(Complete credited cast) | Jennifer O'Neill | ... | Dorothy |
| Gary Grimes | ... | Hermie |
| Jerry Houser | ... | Oscy |
| Oliver Conant | ... | Benjie |
| Katherine Allentuck | ... | Aggie |
| Christopher Norris | ... | Miriam |
| Lou Frizzell | ... | Druggist |
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103 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoCertification:
USA:PG (re-rating) (1972) | USA:R (original rating) (1971) | Australia:M | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:BtlFun Stuff
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Though unspoken in the film, the novel and script provide several characters' names and/or full names: Hermie is Herman Raucher, Oscy is Oscar Seltzer, and Dorothy's husband is named Pete. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The boys, the "terrible trio", are walking along the beach after Hermie's first encounter with Dorothy. Her house is in the background. After a while, the scene cuts and they are back where they started. moreQuotes:
[the three boys are gawking at a medical journal about sex]Oscy: Now listen! Before I saw these pictures, I didn't think it was possible, either. But these are pictures, Benjie, pictures! These aren't drawings! I've seen those drawings! These are pictures!
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No boy who suffers the pangs of adolescence should go unarmed into young manhood without the comfort and the solace that this film provides. If for no other reason, see the film only to establish every mixed up emotion and confusion was for all accounts, normal. This film will also hold a special place in my heart. I saw if first at 17. Then again at 35, and once more at 45. I daresay I shall watch it again at 55, 65 and 80 as long as my eyes hold out and can shed a romantic tear for the love of Hermie and Dorothy.