Summer's End
“Beneath the calm surface lurks a secret past.”
Synopsis
A 12-year-old boy and his older brother have just lost their dad. At their summer cottage, the younger boy befriends a black doctor who has to deal with local prejudice and racism.
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Summer's End (1999, TV Movie) VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-24
Top Cast
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James Earl Jones
Dr. William 'Bill' Blakely
Jake LeDoux
Jamie Baldwin
Brendan Fletcher
Hunter Baldwin
Wendy Crewson
Virginia Baldwin
Jonathan Kroeker
Lad Trapnell
Andrew Sardella
Alex Rifkin
Al Waxman
Grandpa Trapnell
Randy Hughson
Rainey
R.D. Reid
Henry Whitley
Sarah Francis
Erinn
Patrick McManus
Inspector
Lindsay Murrell
Girl
Susan Cooke
Girl
Omar McIntosh
Young Billy Blakely
Melanie Nicholls-King
Mrs. Blakely
Tony Meyler
Mr. Blakely
Gary Reineke
Sheriff Miller
J. Adam Brown
Daryl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helen Shaver
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Scharbo, Jim Thompson
- Original Score
- Lawrence Shragge
- Original Title
- Summer's End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Showtime Films, Temple Street Productions, Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helen Shaver
Grant Scharbo, Jim Thompson
Lawrence Shragge
Rick Martin
Gina Matthews, Frank Siracusa, Connie Tavel, Patrick Whitley
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Shaver
Director
Grant Scharbo
Writer
Jim Thompson
Writer
Frank Siracusa
Producer
Patrick Whitley
Producer
Lawrence Shragge
Original Music Composer
Rick Martin
Editor
Maureen Sless
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer's End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer's End about?
A 12-year-old boy and his older brother have just lost their dad. At their summer cottage, the younger boy befriends a black doctor who has to deal with local prejudice and racism.
Who directed Summer's End?
Summer's End was directed by Helen Shaver.
Who stars in Summer's End?
The principal cast of Summer's End includes James Earl Jones, Jake LeDoux, Brendan Fletcher, Wendy Crewson, Jonathan Kroeker.
When was Summer's End released and how long is it?
Summer's End was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer's End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer's End was composed by Lawrence Shragge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer's End?
Summer's End holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).