A Real Summer
Synopsis
It is 1958, and the final debutante 'season'. Mary, a brilliant young writer and critic is befriended by Geraldine, a seemingly friendly young debutante of a similar age but a very different background. What starts as a friendship becomes something altogether more unsettling. This companion drama to Capturing Mary, charts Mary’s progress before she enters the dangerous world of Mr. Graham’s house and Greville White’s sphere of influence.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- A Real Summer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Poliakoff
Stephen Poliakoff
Adrian Johnston
Danny Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Poliakoff
Director
Stephen Poliakoff
Writer
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Real Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Real Summer about?
It is 1958, and the final debutante 'season'. Mary, a brilliant young writer and critic is befriended by Geraldine, a seemingly friendly young debutante of a similar age but a very different background. What starts as a friendship becomes something altogether more unsettling. This companion drama to Capturing Mary, charts Mary’s progress before she enters the dangerous world of Mr. Graham’s house and Greville White’s sphere of influence.
Who directed A Real Summer?
A Real Summer was directed by Stephen Poliakoff.
Who stars in A Real Summer?
The principal cast of A Real Summer includes Ruth Wilson.
When was A Real Summer released and how long is it?
A Real Summer was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Real Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Real Summer was composed by Adrian Johnston.