Class of '44
“They've come a long way since that summer of '42”
Synopsis
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
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CBS promo Class of '44 1977
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-19
Top Cast
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Gary Grimes
Hermie
Jerry Houser
Oscy
Oliver Conant
Benjie
Deborah Winters
Julie
William Atherton
Fraternity President
Sam Bottoms
Marty
Murray Westgate
Principal
James Forrest
Football Coach
John Kerr
Hotel Bartender
Marian Waldman
Grade Advisor
Joe Ponazecki
Professor
Mary Long
Valedictorian
Marcia Diamond
Mrs. Gilhuly
Jeffrey Cohen
Editor
Susan Marcus
Assistant Editor
Lamar Criss
1st Proctor
Michael A. Hoey
2nd Proctor
Dan McDonald
Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bogart
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Raucher
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- Class of '44
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.8M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bogart
Herman Raucher
David Shire
Andrew Laszlo
Michael A. Hoey
Paul Bogart, Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bogart
Director
Herman Raucher
Writer
Paul Bogart
Producer
Michael A. Hoey
Editor
Ben Edwards
Production Design
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
David Shire
Original Music Composer
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 Class of '44
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What is Class of '44 about?
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
Who directed Class of '44?
Class of '44 was directed by Paul Bogart.
Who stars in Class of '44?
The principal cast of Class of '44 includes Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Deborah Winters, William Atherton.
When was Class of '44 released and how long is it?
Class of '44 was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Class of '44 make at the box office?
Class of '44 grossed $13.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Class of '44?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Class of '44 was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Class of '44?
Class of '44 holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).