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That Certain Summer

1972

73 minutes

TV MovieDrama

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Hal Holbrook headshot

Hal Holbrook

Doug Salter

Martin Sheen headshot

Martin Sheen

Gary McCain

Joe Don Baker headshot

Joe Don Baker

Phil Bonner

Marlyn Mason headshot

Marlyn Mason

Laureen Hyatt

Scott Jacoby headshot

Scott Jacoby

Nick Salter

Hope Lange headshot

Hope Lange

Janet Salter

James McEachin headshot

James McEachin

Mr. Early, the Conductor

Clarke Gordon headshot

Clarke Gordon

Artist

Jan Shepard headshot

Jan Shepard

Jody Bonner

Carolyn Bueno headshot

Carolyn Bueno

Mrs. Michele

Myron Natwick headshot

Myron Natwick

Man at Party

Patti MacLeod headshot

Patti MacLeod

Woman