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4.9 / 10(13 votes)IMDbR19701h 35mUnited States of America

Adam at Six A.M.

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Synopsis

A disenchanted young Professor of Semantics at a California college learns of a distant relative's death in Missouri. He journeys cross-country to the funeral, then decides to spend the summer there and work as a laborer for a power-line company. In time, he meets a girl and falls in love but then faces an important decision as to which direction he wants his life to go.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 22, 1970

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Scheerer
Screenplay & Story
Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf
Original Score
Dave Grusin
Original Title
Adam at Six A.M.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
Solar Productions, Cinema Center Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Scheerer

Screenplay & Story

Elinor Karpf, Stephen Karpf

Original Score & Music

Dave Grusin

Director of Photography

Jack Whitehead, Charles Rosher Jr.

Film Editing

John McSweeney Jr.

Producers

Robert E. Relyea, Rick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen

Department Leadership Roster

John McSweeney Jr.

Editor

Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

Charles Rosher Jr.

Director of Photography

Elinor Karpf

Elinor Karpf

Writer

Stephen Karpf

Writer

Rick Rosenberg

Producer

Robert W. Christiansen

Producer

Robert Scheerer

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adam at Six A.M.

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Adam at Six A.M. about?

A disenchanted young Professor of Semantics at a California college learns of a distant relative's death in Missouri. He journeys cross-country to the funeral, then decides to spend the summer there and work as a laborer for a power-line company. In time, he meets a girl and falls in love but then faces an important decision as to which direction he wants his life to go.

Who directed Adam at Six A.M.?

Adam at Six A.M. was directed by Robert Scheerer.

Who stars in Adam at Six A.M.?

The principal cast of Adam at Six A.M. includes Michael Douglas, Lee Purcell, Joe Don Baker, Louise Latham, Charles Aidman.

When was Adam at Six A.M. released and how long is it?

Adam at Six A.M. was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Adam at Six A.M.?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Adam at Six A.M. was composed by Dave Grusin.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Adam at Six A.M.?

Adam at Six A.M. holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).