A Summer Place
“The Inn... The Guests... The Sensations...”
Synopsis
A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
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Top Cast
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Richard Egan
Ken Jorgenson
Dorothy McGuire
Sylvia Hunter
Sandra Dee
Molly Jorgenson
Arthur Kennedy
Bart Hunter
Troy Donahue
Johnny Hunter
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Emily Hamilton Hamble
Constance Ford
Helen Jorgenson
Jack Richardson
Claude Andrews
Martin Eric
Todd Harper, Handyman at Pine Island Inn
Eleanor Audley
Waiting Guest at Molly's College (uncredited)
Marshall Bradford
Dr. Matthias (uncredited)
Phil Chambers
Sheriff (uncredited)
Joe Connors
Driver (uncredited)
Peter Constanti
Captain of Yacht (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
Pawnbroker (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Mrs. Talbert (uncredited)
Gertrude Flynn
Helen's Mother (uncredited)
Bonnie Franklin
Girl in Dormitory (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 18, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Sloan Wilson, Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- A Summer Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Sloan Wilson, Delmer Daves
Max Steiner
Harry Stradling Sr.
Owen Marks
Delmer Daves
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Delmer Daves
Writer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Delmer Daves
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
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 A Summer Place
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What is A Summer Place about?
A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
Who directed A Summer Place?
A Summer Place was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in A Summer Place?
The principal cast of A Summer Place includes Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy, Troy Donahue.
When was A Summer Place released and how long is it?
A Summer Place was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Summer Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Summer Place was composed by Max Steiner.
Is A Summer Place based on a book or true story?
A Summer Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sloan Wilson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Summer Place?
A Summer Place holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).