The Long Days of Summer
“A Season of Innocence Shattered by Hatred”
Synopsis
In this sequel to his 1978 "When Every Day Was the Fourth of July" (and a pilot to a prospective series), producer/director Dan Curtis recalls more of his youth during the late '30, and follows a fictionalized family where the father has jeopardized a promising law career to defend a Jewish immigrant against the prejudices of a staid New England town.
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Top Cast
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Dean Jones
Ed Cooper
Joan Hackett
Millie Cooper
Ronnie Scribner
Daniel Cooper
Louanne
Sarah Cooper
Donald Moffat
Josef Kaplan
Andrew Duggan
Sam Wiggins
David Baron
Freddy Landauer, Jr.
Michael McGuire
Lieutenant O'Hare
Lee de Broux
Fred Landauer, Sr.
Baruch Lumet
Rabbi
Charles Aidman
Narrator (voice)
Leigh French
Frances Haley
John Karlen
Duane Haley
Joseph G. Medalis
Coach Dowd
Tiger Williams
Charlie Wilson
Stephen Roberts
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gloria Calomee
Clementine
Adam Gunn
Howie Martin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hutson
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Long Days of Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Dan Curtis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Curtis
Lee Hutson, Hindi Brooks
Walter Scharf
Charles Correll
Bernard Gribble
Joseph Stern, Dan Curtis, Lee Hutson
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Hutson
Screenplay
Dan Curtis
Director
Joseph Stern
Producer
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Lee Hutson
Producer
Charles Correll
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Long Days of Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Long Days of Summer about?
In this sequel to his 1978 "When Every Day Was the Fourth of July" (and a pilot to a prospective series), producer/director Dan Curtis recalls more of his youth during the late '30, and follows a fictionalized family where the father has jeopardized a promising law career to defend a Jewish immigrant against the prejudices of a staid New England town.
Who directed The Long Days of Summer?
The Long Days of Summer was directed by Dan Curtis.
Who stars in The Long Days of Summer?
The principal cast of The Long Days of Summer includes Dean Jones, Joan Hackett, Ronnie Scribner, Louanne, Donald Moffat.
When was The Long Days of Summer released and how long is it?
The Long Days of Summer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Long Days of Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Long Days of Summer was composed by Walter Scharf.