
That Certain Summer
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: That Certain Summer
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama
- Release Date: 1972-11-01
- Runtime: 73 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (14 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal Television, ABC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.208
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Hal Holbrook
as Doug Salter

Martin Sheen
as Gary McCain

Joe Don Baker
as Phil Bonner

Marlyn Mason
as Laureen Hyatt

Scott Jacoby
as Nick Salter

Hope Lange
as Janet Salter

James McEachin
as Mr. Early, the Conductor

Clarke Gordon
as Artist

Jan Shepard
as Jody Bonner

Carolyn Bueno
as Mrs. Michele
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Trailers & Clips
Hal Holbrook on "That Certain Summer" - TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews
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What is That Certain Summer?▼
That Certain Summer is a TV Movie, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1972-11-01.
Who are the main actors in That Certain Summer?▼
The main cast includes Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason, Scott Jacoby, .
Where can I watch That Certain Summer online?▼
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Is That Certain Summer based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of That Certain Summer?▼
That Certain Summer has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 14 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of That Certain Summer?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for That Certain Summer?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal Television, ABC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was That Certain Summer filmed?▼
That Certain Summer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is That Certain Summer?▼
The total runtime of That Certain Summer is 73 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to That Certain Summer?▼
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