A Separate Peace
“Gene remembered it all. That summer during World War II, the friendships at school, and most of all, the tree which changed their lives forever.”
Synopsis
Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Heyl
Finny
Parker Stevenson
Gene Forrester
William Roerick
Mr. Patchwithers
Peter Brush
Elwin “Leper” Lepellier
Victor Bevine
Brinker Hadley
John E.A. Mackenzie
Bobby Zane
Mark Trefethen
John
Frank Wilich Jr.
Cliff Quackenbush
Elizabeth B. Brewster
Mrs. Patchwithers
Edward Echols
Mr. Ludsbury
Don Schultz
Dr. Stanpole
Paul Sadler
Naval Officer
Scott Bradbury
Chet Douglass
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Segal
- Original Score
- Charles Fox
- Original Title
- A Separate Peace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Fred Segal, John Knowles
Charles Fox
Frank Stanley
John C. Howard
Otto Plaschkes, Robert A. Goldston
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Segal
Screenplay
Larry Peerce
Director
John C. Howard
Editor
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Ron Talsky
Costume Design
Otto Plaschkes
Producer
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 A Separate Peace
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What is A Separate Peace about?
Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
Who directed A Separate Peace?
A Separate Peace was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in A Separate Peace?
The principal cast of A Separate Peace includes John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick, Peter Brush, Victor Bevine.
When was A Separate Peace released and how long is it?
A Separate Peace was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for A Separate Peace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Separate Peace was composed by Charles Fox.
Is A Separate Peace based on a book or true story?
A Separate Peace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Knowles".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Separate Peace?
A Separate Peace holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).