Beyond the bridge was Summerfield. And a secret that should not have been shared.
When teacher Simon arrives in a small, secluded village to take over the local school, he is surprised to discover that his predecessor has disappeared without a trace - and that nobody seems too concerned about it. As Simon probes deeper into the disappearance, the inhabitants of a forbidding estate called "Summerfield" take on more and more significance.
Summerfield (1977) is a drama and mystery film directed by Ken Hannam, released on September 30, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Nick Tate, John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander and Charles Tingwell. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
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Nick Tate
as Simon Robinson
John Waters
as David Abbott
Elizabeth Alexander
as Jenny Abbott
Charles Tingwell
as Dr. Miller
Michelle Jarman
as Sally Abbott
Max Cullen
as Jim
Geraldine Turner
as Betty
Barry Donnelly
as Sergeant Potter
Sheila Florance
as Miss Gleeson
Isobel Harley
as Miss Tucker
Joy Westmore
as Mrs. Shields
Adrian Wright
as Peter Flynn
Directed by Ken Hannam, written by Clifford Green, produced by Patricia Lovell.
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 49 ratings.
In the spirit of Hitchcock's thrillers, Summerfield stands original and a cult monument to the great potential of Australian cinema. From the opening scene to close this film is flawless in its execution of a gritty and gripping story that will keep you thinking long after. The setting could not be more perfect, with wonderful use of the Aussie landscape, and both the acting and characterisation is engaging to say…
Reviewed on October 14, 2014
A slow burning mystery which haunts. 75+% This has been on my "To do" list at this site for a while now. It's finally time to cross that off my list now! It may have been as a child that I saw some or all of this movie and the plot reveal near the end has stuck with me all these years. Seeing this movie on the weekend (06/09/2014 > N.B. I'm reposting this from another site today. On the other site my review is…
Reviewed on March 10, 2025
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The main cast of Summerfield (1977) includes Nick Tate, John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander, Charles Tingwell and Michelle Jarman. The film was directed by Ken Hannam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Summerfield was released on September 30, 1977 and runs for 1h 35m.
Summerfield (1977) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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