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Cet été-là

Original title: That Certain Summer
  • TV Movie
  • 1972
  • 1h 13m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Cet été-là (1972)
Drama

Teenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with ... Read allTeenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with Doug's homosexuality.Teenager Nick Salter visits his divorced father Doug and meets Dad's new friend Gary McLain. But Doug enjoys Gary's company more than the company of women. Nick must then learn to deal with Doug's homosexuality.

  • Director
    • Lamont Johnson
  • Writers
    • Richard Levinson
    • William Link
  • Stars
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Martin Sheen
    • Joe Don Baker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    532
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lamont Johnson
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
    • Stars
      • Hal Holbrook
      • Martin Sheen
      • Joe Don Baker
    • 14User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Doug Salter
    Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen
    • Gary McClain
    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Phil Bonner
    Marlyn Mason
    Marlyn Mason
    • Laureen Hyatt
    Scott Jacoby
    Scott Jacoby
    • Nick Salter
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Janet Salter
    James McEachin
    James McEachin
    • Mr. Early, the Conductor
    Clarke Gordon
    Clarke Gordon
    • Artist
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Jody Bonner
    Carolyn Bueno
    • Mrs. Michele
    Myron Natwick
    Myron Natwick
    • Man at Party
    Patti MacLeod
    • Woman
    • (as Patti Steele)
    • Director
      • Lamont Johnson
    • Writers
      • Richard Levinson
      • William Link
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    User reviews14

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    8hslev

    Holds Up Remarkably Well

    I saw this at the Museum of Radio and Television (don't think it's available on DVD). I had first seen it as what now called a "questioning" young man in 1972 (the son's character was 14, I was 13 at the time) and remembered it being very important to me as the first sensitive, non- judgmental portrayal of gay men on television. I particularly remembered the poise of a very young Martin Sheen. Viewing it again after 35 years it was almost as affecting, with wonderful acting by a very strong ensemble cast, with Hope Lange a stand-out as the mother/ex-wife. I enjoyed the early-70s touches (shag carpeting in the bathroom, 8-track cassettes) but realized that -- despite so many advances in gay rights over the years -- it could almost be re-made today and still make sense. Cross your fingers that this someday is available on DVD.
    10surfbumxx

    Great movie!

    Hal Holbrook is excellent. Martin Sheen is excellent. The story line is very touching. Hal Holbrook's son does not know his father is gay when he first comes for his annual summer visit. His live in lover, Martin Sheen, moves out during the visit and moves in with his very liberal minded sister and brother-in-law. One of the most memorable exchanges for me, takes place between Martin Sheen and his sister when she tells him how much she understands his lifestyle. His response is unexpected but very right on! The son learns accidently about his father and runs away but befriends a cablecar operator who helps him sort things out. Hope Lange is the perfect ex-wife. Great movie. I wish ABC would re-release it!
    9bkoganbing

    Solid four character drama

    Very post Stonewall, That Certain Summer is a sensitive treatment of a story where teem Scott Jacoby discovers that the reason for his parents divorce is that he left mother Hope Lange for a man. Hal Holbrook plays the father and the other man is Martin Sheen.

    This four character drama goes in equal measure to Holbrook, Sheen, Jacoby, and Lange. The three adults are figuring that it's time for Jacoby to learn the truth of things and are figuring the best way to go about it.

    Sheen's character is an interesting one and less discussed. As he points out up to now when Jacoby visits his dad, Sheen clears out of the home of the home he and Holbrook have made for themselves. Naturally he resents this as if he and Holbrook are doing something wrong. We get a thoughtful presentation from Lange from the view of the wronged woman as to what she could have done to save her marriage.

    Sadly there are still too many places on this earth that the worst thing in the world to be thought of is being gay. Some of the best television drama you'll ever see is the moment of truth when Holbrook confesses to Jacoby his sexual orientation.

    That Certain Summer is one of the best made for TV dramas out there. Hopefully we'll get to see it again and soon.
    8ekaupa

    Incredible at the time and for TV!

    I don't know if I would still think this movie was worth 8 or not. I have tried to find it for years, to view it as an adult and see if I would like it as much! I can't imagine how it was stuck into anybodies lineup. The letters must have come pouring in from all the far right fundamentalists! It seemed to be a TV movie way ahead of the pack with it's sensitive angle, from son's perspective. Nobody was a bad guy. I was following Scott Jacoby's career at the time and thought he did a great job! While portraying homosexuals was a brave career move (back then) for both Hal and Martin, I thought Scott stole the show! I think this may have been the best thing he did as an actor.
    7nwadoug

    A Good Film

    That Certain Summer must have been ground breaking for a 1972 audience. Today I saw the film for the first time, and am duly impressed. Too bad it's not available for sale on DVD, or video. Well done stories about homosexuality are difficult to find. This one is well worth seeing! As That Certain Summer was done before the intrusion of AIDS, the film can only focus on homosexuality itself, not on the complexities of gay people reacting to crisis.

    Fortunately LOGO is showing That Certain Summer, and other similarly good films. That Certain Summer is comparable to the qualities found in Long Time Companion, and As Is.

    I recommend it!

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    • Trivia
      Hal Holbrook initially turned down the role when it was offered to him.
    • Quotes

      Gary McClain: If I were a woman, everything would be acceptable, wouldn't it?

      Janet Salter: If you were a woman, I'd know how to compete with you.

    • Crazy credits
      The closing Universal Studios logo plays in silence.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 25th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1973)

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    • Release date
      • June 27, 1975 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • That Certain Summer
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 13m(73 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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