SUMMER OF 42'
A summer vacation on Nantucket Island in 1942, is the setting for this week's tender 'coming-of-age' story for young Hermie and his friends Oscy and Benjie. As World War II rages on, Oscy's main worries center on losing his virginity. The story takes a huge turn from the normal preadolescent obsessions and horsing around when the young Hermie sincerely falls in love with a young woman awaiting news of her soldier husband's fate as an Army pilot. When tragic news arrives, life changes for the young woman and Hermie (whom she turns to for comfort) forever. The young woman, Dorothy is played by the lovely Jennifer O'Neill.
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This is Herman Raucher's autobiographical tale of a summer vacation with his parents and buddies among sand dunes as a preadolescent kid watching GIs depart for war. Hermie (Gary Grimes) and his two buddies Oscar (Jerry Hauser) and the nerd Benjie (Oliver Conant) are consumed with hanging out, eating ice cream, and trying unsuccessfully to act grown up around awkward girls they take to the movies. Director Robert Mulligan paces the film slowly and beautifully as the viewer is welcomed into a story of tenderness with Michael Legrand's famous music score. This film catapulted Jennifer O'Neill into stardom and also features Christopher Norris and Walter Scott. Producer Richard Roth and Director of Photography Robert Surtees produced this Oscar-Winning film for Best Music, Original Dramatic Score. The film received Oscar Nominations for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing in 1972. This is one movie that stays with the heart.
posted by Michael Manning @ 12:01 AM
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I haven't watched this movie in years. I think I might have to rent it soon to refresh my memory! I owe you an email, my friend. Be patient with me. It's been so busy since I saw you! Hope you are well.
She's cute.
That sounds like a great movie. I'd like to see it!
Oh, yeah, I remember that flick. Good one.
Last Girl: That's fine, realize you are swamped. No problem! :)
D-man: Oh, yeah! (lust apparent in voice).
PBS: Very heartwarming and well acted.
Bud: Hope all the packing is going well! Thanks!
Where do you come up with this stuff from? This movie sounds gay.
I watched that movie a long time ago with my mom. I liked it. I really like your trips down memory lane with some of the movies you choose.
Have a great weekend.
Anonymous: You are free to choose whatever you wish.
Monica; Hey, thanks! I'll be starting to plan next years movies over the weekend.
Hope your weekend is a great one!
Hi Michael, I always loved this movie, and have seen it many times. Thank you for reminding me about it ... I just may have to see if I can add it to my DVD collection.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take care, Meow
Hey, Meow! Thanks for writing. Before I forget: Where I lived before there were two very cool orange cats that hung out all day around their house.Their owner would leave the garage door open about a foot high. I'd see them during my power-walks. Always fun to go by your site.
I think I'll go watch it again with Last Girl - I love that movie! It's been way too long.
So poignant and charming...
Lisa B: I couldn't say it better! :)
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