Class of '44(1973)
They've come a long way since that summer of '42
Class of '44 Synopsis
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
Class of '44 (1973) is a drama and comedy film directed by Paul Bogart, released on April 10, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant and Deborah Winters. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Bogart
- Writers:
- Herman Raucher
- Producers:
- Paul Bogart
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- David Shire
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $13,843,000
- Status:
- Released
Class of '44 (1973) Trailer
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Class of '44 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Grimes
as Hermie
Jerry Houser
as Oscy
Oliver Conant
as Benjie
Deborah Winters
as Julie
William Atherton
as Fraternity President
Sam Bottoms
as Marty
Murray Westgate
as Principal
- James Forrest
James Forrest
as Football Coach
John Kerr
as Hotel Bartender
Marian Waldman
as Grade Advisor
- Joe Ponazecki
Joe Ponazecki
as Professor
- Mary Long
Mary Long
as Valedictorian
Key crew
Directed by Paul Bogart, written by Herman Raucher, produced by Paul Bogart.
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Class of '44 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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Class of '44 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Class of '44 online?
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Class of '44 (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Class of '44?
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The main cast of Class of '44 (1973) includes Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Deborah Winters and William Atherton. The film was directed by Paul Bogart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Class of '44 released?
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Class of '44 was released on April 10, 1973 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Class of '44 worth watching?
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Class of '44 (1973) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Class of '44?
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Yes. The official Class of '44 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.