One Deadly Summer (1983)

One Deadly Summer (1983) poster

In spring 1976, a 19-year-old beauty, her German-born mother, and her crippled father move to the town of a firefighter nicknamed Pin-Pon. Everyone notices the provocative Eliane. She singles out Pin-Pon and soon is crying on his shoulder (she's myopic and hates her reputation as a dunce and as easy); she moves in with him, knits baby clothes, and plans their wedding. Is this love or some kind of plot? She asks Pin-Pon's mother and aunt about the piano in the barn: who delivered it on a November night in 1955? Why does she want to know, and what does it have to do with her mother's sorrows, her father's injury, this quick marriage, and the last name on her birth certificate?

Director: Jean Becker
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 130 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Étienne Becker
Editing: Jacques Witta
Production: TF1 Films Production, C.A.P.A.C., SNC, CAPAC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt

Keywords

abandoned house, murder, summer, sensuality, rape and revenge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is One Deadly Summer about?
In spring 1976, a 19-year-old beauty, her German-born mother, and her crippled father move to the town of a firefighter nicknamed Pin-Pon. Everyone notices the provocative Eliane. She singles out Pin-Pon and soon is crying on his shoulder (she's myopic and hates her reputation as a dunce and as easy); she moves in with him, knits baby clothes, and plans their wedding. Is this love or some kind of plot? She asks Pin-Pon's mother and aunt about the piano in the barn: who delivered it on a November night in 1955? Why does she want to know, and what does it have to do with her mother's sorrows, her father's injury, this quick marriage, and the last name on her birth certificate?
Who directed One Deadly Summer?
One Deadly Summer was directed by Jean Becker.
Who stars in One Deadly Summer?
One Deadly Summer stars Isabelle Adjani, Alain Souchon, Suzanne Flon, Jenny Clève, Maria Machado, Evelyne Didi.
How long is One Deadly Summer?
One Deadly Summer has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
What genre is One Deadly Summer?
One Deadly Summer is a Mystery, Drama, Crime film.
Where was One Deadly Summer produced?
One Deadly Summer was produced in France.
What are the themes of One Deadly Summer?
The themes of One Deadly Summer include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt.