Summer in the City
Synopsis
German writer Uwe Johnson lived for several years in the 1960s on Manhattan’s Upper Westside where he got to know his neighborhood very well, observing the goings-on in the streets, cafeterias, and parks. In 1968 German Television agreed to co-produce a film for broadcast featuring interviews with various neighborhood characters.
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April 1, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Blackwood, Robert Leacock
- Screenplay & Story
- Uwe Johnson
- Original Title
- Summer in the City
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Blackwood, Robert Leacock
Uwe Johnson
Christian Blackwood
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Christian Blackwood
Director
Uwe Johnson
Writer
Robert Leacock
Director
Christian Blackwood
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer in the City
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What is Summer in the City about?
German writer Uwe Johnson lived for several years in the 1960s on Manhattan’s Upper Westside where he got to know his neighborhood very well, observing the goings-on in the streets, cafeterias, and parks. In 1968 German Television agreed to co-produce a film for broadcast featuring interviews with various neighborhood characters.
Who directed Summer in the City?
Summer in the City was directed by Christian Blackwood, Robert Leacock.
Who stars in Summer in the City?
The principal cast of Summer in the City includes Uwe Johnson, Jeanette Washington.
When was Summer in the City released and how long is it?
Summer in the City was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.