Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man
“The hungers of a young man's springtime...”
Synopsis
Young and restless Nick Adams, the only son of a domineering mother and a weak but noble doctor father, leaves his rural Michigan home to embark on an eventful cross-country journey. He is touched and affected by his encounters with a punch-drunk ex-boxer, a sympathetic telegrapher, and an alcoholic advanceman for a burlesque show. After failing to get a job as reporter in New York, he enlists in the Italian army during World War I as an ambulance driver. His camaraderie with fellow soldiers and a romance with a nurse he meets after being wounded propel him to manhood.
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Hemingway's Adventures of a Young Man (1962) Official Trailer #1 - Richard Beymer Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
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Richard Beymer
Nick Adams
Diane Baker
Carolyn
Corinne Calvet
Contessa
Fred Clark
Mr. Turner
Dan Dailey
Billy Campbell
James Dunn
Telegrapher
Juano Hernández
Bugs
Arthur Kennedy
Dr. Henry Adams
Ricardo Montalban
Major Padula
Paul Newman
The Battler
Susan Strasberg
Rosanna
Jessica Tandy
Mrs. Helen Adams
Eli Wallach
John
Edward Binns
Brakeman
Philip Bourneuf
City Editor
Tullio Carminati
Rosanna's Father
Marc Cavell
Eddy Boulton
Charles Fredericks
Mayor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago, Illinois
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- A. E. Hotchner
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
A. E. Hotchner, Ernest Hemingway
Franz Waxman
Lee Garmes
Hugh S. Fowler
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
A. E. Hotchner
Screenplay
Martin Ritt
Director
Jerry Wald
Producer
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Donfeld
Costume Design
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man
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What is Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man about?
Young and restless Nick Adams, the only son of a domineering mother and a weak but noble doctor father, leaves his rural Michigan home to embark on an eventful cross-country journey. He is touched and affected by his encounters with a punch-drunk ex-boxer, a sympathetic telegrapher, and an alcoholic advanceman for a burlesque show. After failing to get a job as reporter in New York, he enlists in the Italian army during World War I as an ambulance driver. His camaraderie with fellow soldiers and a romance with a nurse he meets after being wounded propel him to manhood.
Who directed Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man?
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man?
The principal cast of Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man includes Richard Beymer, Diane Baker, Corinne Calvet, Fred Clark, Dan Dailey.
When was Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man released and how long is it?
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man?
Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).