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That Certain Summer (1972)

Movie ★ 6.6 73 min

The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.

Richard Levinson Writer William Link Writer Lamont Johnson Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1972
Runtime
73 min
IMDb
tt0069368
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Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is That Certain Summer about?
The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor Doug Salter is looking forward to a summer visit from his fourteen-year-old son Nick, who lives in Los Angeles with his mother Janet. The boy does not know that his father is gay and committed to Gary McClain, his life partner of several years.
Who directed That Certain Summer?
That Certain Summer was directed by Lamont Johnson.
Who stars in That Certain Summer?
That Certain Summer stars Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason.
When was That Certain Summer released?
That Certain Summer is a 1972 tv movie, drama film.
Where can I watch That Certain Summer?
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