That Certain Summer (1972)
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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.
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Hal HolbrookDoug Salter
Martin SheenGary McCain
Joe Don BakerPhil Bonner
Marlyn MasonLaureen Hyatt
Scott JacobyNick Salter
Hope LangeJanet Salter
James McEachinMr. Early, the ConductorClarke Gordon
Jan ShepardJody Bonner
Myron NatwickPatti MacLeodKeywords
Father son relationshipSan francisco, californiaComing outLgbtFamily relationshipsMale homosexualityHomophobiaOlder man younger man relationship
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityFather Son Relationship · San Francisco California · Coming OutDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily RelationshipsDirector preference321559
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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.
How long is That Certain Summer?
That Certain Summer has a runtime of 73 minutes.