Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
“Beautiful. Frigid. She is Called a Snow Queen.”
Synopsis
Rita, a middle aged New York City homemaker, finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to re-examine her life, as well as her relationships with her mother, her eye doctor husband, her alienated daughter and estranged son.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilbert Cates
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Stern
- Original Score
- Johnny Mandel
- Original Title
- Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilbert Cates
Stewart Stern
Johnny Mandel
Gerald Hirschfeld
Sidney Katz
Jack Brodsky, Gilbert Cates, Phil Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Gilbert Cates
Director
Stewart Stern
Writer
Johnny Mandel
Original Music Composer
Gerald Hirschfeld
Director of Photography
Sidney Katz
Editor
Jack Brodsky
Producer
Gilbert Cates
Producer
Peter Dohanos
Production Design
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume 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 Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams about?
Rita, a middle aged New York City homemaker, finds herself in an emotional crisis which forces her to re-examine her life, as well as her relationships with her mother, her eye doctor husband, her alienated daughter and estranged son.
Who directed Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams?
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams was directed by Gilbert Cates.
Who stars in Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams?
The principal cast of Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams includes Joanne Woodward, Martin Balsam, Sylvia Sidney, Tresa Hughes, Dori Brenner.
When was Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams released and how long is it?
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams was composed by Johnny Mandel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams?
Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).