A Summer Story
“For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever.”
Synopsis
A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.
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James Wilby
Frank Ashton
Imogen Stubbs
Megan David
Susannah York
Mrs. Dora Narracombe
Kenneth Colley
Jim
Jerome Flynn
Joe Narracombe
Sophie Ward
Stella Halliday
John Elmes
Phil Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy Beecher
Harry Burton
Garton
Camilla Power
Sabina Halliday
Juliette Fleming
Freda Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy
John Savident
Bank Clerk
Rachel Joyce
Post Office Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piers Haggard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Galsworthy, Penelope Mortimer
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- A Summer Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piers Haggard
John Galsworthy, Penelope Mortimer
Georges Delerue
Kenneth MacMillan
Ralph Sheldon
Danton Rissner
Department Leadership Roster
Piers Haggard
Director
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Leo Austin
Production Design
Danton Rissner
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Penelope Mortimer
Writer
Kenneth MacMillan
Director of Photography
Ralph Sheldon
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Summer Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Summer Story about?
A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.
Who directed A Summer Story?
A Summer Story was directed by Piers Haggard.
Who stars in A Summer Story?
The principal cast of A Summer Story includes James Wilby, Imogen Stubbs, Susannah York, Kenneth Colley, Jerome Flynn.
When was A Summer Story released and how long is it?
A Summer Story was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Summer Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Summer Story was composed by Georges Delerue.