A Separate Peace(1972)
Gene remembered it all. That summer during World War II, the friendships at school, and most of all, the tree which changed their lives forever.
A Separate Peace Synopsis
Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
A Separate Peace (1972) is a drama film directed by Larry Peerce, released on September 27, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick and Peter Brush. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Peerce
- Writers:
- Fred Segal, John Knowles
- Producers:
- Otto Plaschkes, Robert A. Goldston
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Stanley
- Composer:
- Charles Fox
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Separate Peace Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Heyl
John Heyl
as Finny
Parker Stevenson
as Gene Forrester
William Roerick
as Mr. Patchwithers
- Peter Brush
Peter Brush
as Elwin “Leper” Lepellier
Victor Bevine
as Brinker Hadley
- John E.A. Mackenzie
John E.A. Mackenzie
as Bobby Zane
- Mark Trefethen
Mark Trefethen
as John
- Frank Wilich Jr.
Frank Wilich Jr.
as Cliff Quackenbush
- Elizabeth B. Brewster
Elizabeth B. Brewster
as Mrs. Patchwithers
- Edward Echols
Edward Echols
as Mr. Ludsbury
- Don Schultz
Don Schultz
as Dr. Stanpole
- Paul Sadler
Paul Sadler
as Naval Officer
Key crew
Directed by Larry Peerce, written by Fred Segal and John Knowles, produced by Otto Plaschkes and Robert A. Goldston.
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A Separate Peace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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A Separate Peace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Separate Peace online?
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A Separate Peace (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Separate Peace?
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The main cast of A Separate Peace (1972) includes John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick, Peter Brush and Victor Bevine. The film was directed by Larry Peerce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Separate Peace released?
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A Separate Peace was released on September 27, 1972 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is A Separate Peace worth watching?
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A Separate Peace (1972) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.