That Certain Summer
Synopsis
The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.
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Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2018-08-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamont Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, William Link
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- That Certain Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamont Johnson
Richard Levinson, William Link
Gil Mellé
Edward M. Abroms
Richard Levinson, William Link
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Richard Levinson
Writer
William Link
Writer
Lamont Johnson
Director
Charles Waldo
Costume Design
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Richard Levinson
Producer
William Link
Producer
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What is That Certain Summer about?
The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.
Who directed That Certain Summer?
That Certain Summer was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in That Certain Summer?
The principal cast of That Certain Summer includes Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason, Scott Jacoby.
When was That Certain Summer released and how long is it?
That Certain Summer was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for That Certain Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That Certain Summer was composed by Gil Mellé.