Movie Description
Summer of My German Soldier
(1978)Overview
Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young German soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret place in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him, she ends up harboring him from his captors and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking by helping him, but in his company, she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Tuchner
- Producer : Linda Gottlieb
- Writer : Jane-Howard Hammerstein
- Editor : Mike Taylor
- Cast : Kristy McNichol,Bruce Davison,Esther Rolle,Michael Constantine,Barbara Barrie,James Noble,Robyn Lively,Margaret Hall,Anne Haney,Sonny Shroyer,Jane Hickey,Mary Nell Santacroce,Roy Morris,William Ovell,J. Don Ferguson,Charles B. Jenkins,Richard Mitchem,G.W. Bailey,Harry Epstein,Isaac Goodfriend
Cast
Patty Bergen
Anton Reiker
Ruth
Harry Bergen
Mrs. Bergen
Pierce
Sharon Bergen
Sister Parker
Mrs. Benn
McFee
Edna Louise
Gussie Mae
Freddy
Mayor Holderness
Mr. Jackson
Private
Gas Station Attendant
Corporal
Temple Rabbi
Temple Cantor
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Facts
Original TitleSummer of My German Soldier
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-10-30
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesHighgate Pictures,NBC Productions
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
