Summer of My German Soldier (1978)
Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young German soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret place in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him, she ends up harboring him from his captors and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking by helping him, but in his company, she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come.
Cast
- Kristy McNichol - Patty Bergen
- Bruce Davison - Anton Reiker
- Esther Rolle - Ruth
- Michael Constantine - Harry Bergen
- Barbara Barrie - Mrs. Bergen
- James Noble - Pierce
- Robyn Lively - Sharon Bergen
- Margaret Hall - Sister Parker
- Anne Haney - Mrs. Benn
- Sonny Shroyer - McFee
Screenplay
- Jane-Howard Hammerstein
- Bette Greene (Teleplay)
- Bette Greene (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer of My German Soldier about?
- Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young German soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret place in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him, she ends up harboring him from his captors and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking by helping him, but in his company, she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come.
- Who directed Summer of My German Soldier?
- Summer of My German Soldier was directed by Michael Tuchner.
- Who stars in Summer of My German Soldier?
- Summer of My German Soldier stars Kristy McNichol, Bruce Davison, Esther Rolle, Michael Constantine, Barbara Barrie, James Noble.
- How long is Summer of My German Soldier?
- Summer of My German Soldier has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Summer of My German Soldier?
- Summer of My German Soldier is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Summer of My German Soldier produced?
- Summer of My German Soldier was produced in United States of America.