A Summer Place(1959)
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A Summer Place Synopsis
A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
A Summer Place (1959) is a drama and romance film directed by Delmer Daves, released on November 18, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee and Arthur Kennedy. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Delmer Daves
- Writers:
- Sloan Wilson, Delmer Daves
- Producers:
- Delmer Daves
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Summer Place (1959) Trailer
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A Summer Place Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Egan
as Ken Jorgenson
Dorothy McGuire
as Sylvia Hunter
Sandra Dee
as Molly Jorgenson
Arthur Kennedy
as Bart Hunter
Troy Donahue
as Johnny Hunter
Beulah Bondi
as Mrs. Emily Hamilton Hamble
Constance Ford
as Helen Jorgenson
Jack Richardson
as Claude Andrews
- Martin Eric
Martin Eric
as Todd Harper, Handyman at Pine Island Inn
Eleanor Audley
as Waiting Guest at Molly's College (uncredited)
Marshall Bradford
as Dr. Matthias (uncredited)
Phil Chambers
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Delmer Daves, written by Sloan Wilson and Delmer Daves, produced by Delmer Daves.
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A Summer Place Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 54 ratings.
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A Summer Place – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Summer Place online?
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A Summer Place (1959) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Summer Place?
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The main cast of A Summer Place (1959) includes Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire, Sandra Dee, Arthur Kennedy and Troy Donahue. The film was directed by Delmer Daves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Summer Place released?
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A Summer Place was released on November 18, 1959 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is A Summer Place worth watching?
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A Summer Place (1959) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Summer Place?
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Yes. The official A Summer Place trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.