Summer of '42
“In everyone's life there's a "Summer of '42"”
Synopsis
Over the summer of 1942 on Nantucket Island, three friends -- Hermie, Oscy and Benjie -- are more concerned with getting laid than anything else. Hermie falls in love with the married Dorothy, whose husband is an army pilot recently sent to the battlefront of World War II.
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Summer of '42 (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-21
Top Cast
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Jennifer O'Neill
Dorothy
Gary Grimes
Hermie
Jerry Houser
Oscy
Oliver Conant
Benjie
Katherine Allentuck
Aggie
Christopher Norris
Miriam
Lou Frizzell
Druggist
Walter Scott
Dorothy's Husband (uncredited)
Maureen Stapleton
Hermie's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Robert Mulligan
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Raucher
- Original Score
- Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Summer of '42
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Herman Raucher
Michel Legrand
Robert Surtees
Folmar Blangsted
Richard A. Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Herman Raucher
Writer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Richard A. Roth
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of '42
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What is Summer of '42 about?
Over the summer of 1942 on Nantucket Island, three friends -- Hermie, Oscy and Benjie -- are more concerned with getting laid than anything else. Hermie falls in love with the married Dorothy, whose husband is an army pilot recently sent to the battlefront of World War II.
Who directed Summer of '42?
Summer of '42 was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in Summer of '42?
The principal cast of Summer of '42 includes Jennifer O'Neill, Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Katherine Allentuck.
When was Summer of '42 released and how long is it?
Summer of '42 was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer of '42?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer of '42 was composed by Michel Legrand.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of '42?
Summer of '42 holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).