Summer's End
Synopsis
10-year-old Kathy prefers pigtails to curls and runs away for the day to avoid a hair appointment. While she's off having adventures with her best pal Jeeter, her parents clash over how to handle the situation. Kathy's mother worries that her daughter doesn't "fit in" while her father believes she's "just an individual" and should be allowed to grow up at her own pace. At the end of the day, Kathy must return home to face the inevitable.
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Summers End (Movie Trailer) Mothers & Daughters DVD
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-12
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Beth Brickell
- Screenplay & Story
- Beth Brickell
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Summer's End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Luminous Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Beth Brickell
Beth Brickell
Thomas Newman
Richard Hart
Erwin Dumbrille
Beth Brickell
Department Leadership Roster
Beth Brickell
Producer
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Beth Brickell
Writer
Richard Hart
Director of Photography
Beth Brickell
Director
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Erwin Dumbrille
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer's End
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What is Summer's End about?
10-year-old Kathy prefers pigtails to curls and runs away for the day to avoid a hair appointment. While she's off having adventures with her best pal Jeeter, her parents clash over how to handle the situation. Kathy's mother worries that her daughter doesn't "fit in" while her father believes she's "just an individual" and should be allowed to grow up at her own pace. At the end of the day, Kathy must return home to face the inevitable.
Who directed Summer's End?
Summer's End was directed by Beth Brickell.
Who stars in Summer's End?
The principal cast of Summer's End includes Jennifer Miller, Jordan Weeks, Radha Delamarter, Bill Vint, Lisa Foster.
When was Summer's End released and how long is it?
Summer's End was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer's End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer's End was composed by Thomas Newman.