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That Certain Summer (1972)

6.9/10 1h 13m Nov 01, 1972
TV Movie Drama

The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.

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Movie Details

Original Title That Certain Summer
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2

Cast

Hal Holbrook
Hal Holbrook
Doug Salter
Popularity: 1.9
Martin Sheen
Martin Sheen
Gary McCain
Popularity: 3.7
Joe Don Baker
Joe Don Baker
Phil Bonner
Popularity: 2.0
Marlyn Mason
Marlyn Mason
Laureen Hyatt
Popularity: 1.7
Scott Jacoby
Scott Jacoby
Nick Salter
Popularity: 0.8
Hope Lange
Hope Lange
Janet Salter
Popularity: 1.1
James McEachin
James McEachin
Mr. Early, the Conductor
Popularity: 0.3
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Clarke Gordon
Artist
Popularity: 1.6
Jan Shepard
Jan Shepard
Jody Bonner
Popularity: 1.9
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Carolyn Bueno
Mrs. Michele
Popularity: 0.0
Myron Natwick
Myron Natwick
Man at Party
Popularity: 0.8
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Patti MacLeod
Woman
Popularity: 0.2

Key Crew

Director Lamont Johnson
Writer William Link, Richard Levinson
Producer William Link, Richard Levinson
Cinematography Vilis Lapenieks
Editor Edward M. Abroms

Production

Universal Television
US
ABC
US

Videos & Trailers

Hal Holbrook on "That Certain Summer" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
Hal Holbrook on "That Certain Summer" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
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Keywords

coming out homophobia san francisco, california family relationships male homosexuality lgbt older man younger man relationship father son relationship gay theme

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Rating
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Based on 15 votes

Details
Release Date November 1, 1972
Runtime 1h 13m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.2
Links
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