Last Summer
“Last summer was too beautiful to forget... and too painful to remember.”
Synopsis
During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.
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Last Summer - Classic Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-05
Top Cast
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Barbara Hershey
Sandy
Richard Thomas
Peter
Catherine Burns
Rhoda
Bruce Davison
Dan
Ernesto Gonzalez
Anibal
Conrad Bain
Sidney (uncredited)
Lou Gary
Town Hood (uncredited)
Eileen Letchworth
Dan's mother (uncredited)
Peter Turgeon
Mr. Caudell (uncredited)
Ralph Waite
Peter's father (uncredited)
Andrew Krance
Town Hood (uncredited)
Wayne Mayer
Town Hood (uncredited)
Maeve McGuire
Younger Woman (uncredited)
Ed Stevlingson
Sidney (uncredited)
Lydia Wilen
Waitress (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 19, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry
- Original Score
- John Simon
- Original Title
- Last Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Alsid Productions, Francis Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Eleanor Perry, Evan Hunter
John Simon
Enrique Bravo, Gerald Hirschfeld
Sidney Katz, Marion Kraft
Sidney Beckerman, Alfred W. Crown, Emanuel L. Wolf
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Eleanor Perry
Screenplay
John Simon
Original Music Composer
Enrique Bravo
Director of Photography
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
Marion Kraft
Editor
Sidney Beckerman
Producer
Alfred W. Crown
Producer
Emanuel L. Wolf
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Last Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Last Summer about?
During summer vacation on Fire Island, three young people become very close. When an uncool girl tries to infiltrate the trio's newly found relationship, they construct an elaborate plot that has violent results.
Who directed Last Summer?
Last Summer was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Last Summer?
The principal cast of Last Summer includes Barbara Hershey, Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, Bruce Davison, Ernesto Gonzalez.
When was Last Summer released and how long is it?
Last Summer was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Last Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Last Summer was composed by John Simon.
Is Last Summer based on a book or true story?
Last Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Last Summer?
Last Summer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).