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Find out who starred in the classic coming-of-age film Summer of '42, directed by Robert Mulligan and based on Herman Raucher's novel. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members on IMDb.
A coming-of-age story of a teenage boy who falls in love with a young war bride on Nantucket Island during World War II. The film follows his sexual adventures with his friends and his relationship with Dorothy, who faces a tragic fate.
When this film was in post-production, someone told him to write the book about Summer of '42 to help publicize the picture. Raucher wrote the book in about 3 or 4 weeks. On a budget of just $1M, this made $32M for Warner Bros. at the U.S. box office.
Read what critics and viewers think of this classic coming of age movie about three teenage boys and a war bride on Nantucket Island. See ratings, comments, and spoilers for this 1971 film directed by Robert Mulligan and scored by Michel Legrand.
What is the plot of Summer of '42? During his summer vacation on Nantucket Island in 1942, young Hermie, eagerly awaiting his first sexual encounter, develops an innocent love for young war bride Dorothy who is awaiting news about her soldier husband's fate in WWII.
Summer of '42. Jump to. 5 wins & 11 nominations. Academy Awards, USA. 1972 Nominee Oscar. Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced; Herman Raucher; 1972 Nominee Oscar. Best Cinematography; Robert Surtees; 1972 Nominee Oscar. Best Film Editing; Folmar Blangsted; 1972 Winner Oscar. Best Music, Original Dramatic Score ...
Summer of '42. Jump to. Edit. Featured in. The Shining (1980) Wendy and Danny watch it on TV "Siskel & Ebert" On the Sunny Side of the Screen (TV Episode 1994) Clips are shown. One of Roger Ebert's recommendations for a summertime movie on video. Indie Sex: Teens (TV Movie 2007) A clip is shown. Room 237 (2012) clip shown as featured in The Shining. Michel Legrand: Let the Music Play (TV Movie 2018) clips shown ...
Summer of '42. Music by Michel Legrand. Played several times throughout the film. Hold Tight, Hold Tight (Want Some Seafood, Mama) (uncredited) Written by Jerry Brandow, Buddy G. DeSylva, Edward Robinson, Willie Spottswood and Leonard Ware. Sung by The Andrews Sisters. Played on radio at the beach. Jingle Bells (uncredited) Written by James Pierpont. Portion whistled by Gary Grimes. The Summer Knows (Theme from '42)
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Summer of '42 Details. Full Cast and Crew; Release Dates; Official Sites; Company Credits; Filming & Production; Technical Specs
