That Certain Summer

– The first US teleplay to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Divorced San Francisco contractor..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 13 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
That Certain Summer (1972)

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.

Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Nov 1972

Language:

English

Director:

Lamont Johnson

Writer:

Richard Levinson, William Link

Main Actors:

Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason

Plot:

A teenager must deal with his divorced father's homosexuality.

Awards:

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10