The Greengage Summer
“A young girl's awakening in a summer of evil!”
Synopsis
Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Rumer Godden
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- The Greengage Summer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Victor Saville Productions, Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Rumer Godden, Howard E. Koch
Richard Addinsell
Freddie Young
Peter R. Hunt
Edward Small, Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Rumer Godden
Screenplay
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Peter R. Hunt
Editor
Edward Small
Producer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Victor Saville
Producer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Howard E. Koch
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greengage Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Greengage Summer about?
Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.
Who directed The Greengage Summer?
The Greengage Summer was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in The Greengage Summer?
The principal cast of The Greengage Summer includes Kenneth More, Danielle Darrieux, Susannah York, Claude Nollier, Jane Asher.
When was The Greengage Summer released and how long is it?
The Greengage Summer was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Greengage Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Greengage Summer was composed by Richard Addinsell.
Is The Greengage Summer based on a book or true story?
The Greengage Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rumer Godden".