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Summer of My German Soldier poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.7 / 100
1978·Drama / Romance / War·1h 40m

SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER

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.

Above the Line
Michael Tuchner·DirectorJane-Howard Hammerstein·WriterBette Greene·NovelPeter Sova·Director of PhotographyStanley Myers·MusicMike Taylor·Editor
Cast
Kristy McNichol·Patty BergenBruce Davison·Anton ReikerEsther Rolle·RuthMichael Constantine·Harry BergenBarbara Barrie·Mrs. BergenJames Noble·PierceRobyn Lively·Sharon BergenMargaret Hall·Sister ParkerAnne Haney·Mrs. BennSonny Shroyer·McFee
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Tuchner·Director
Writing· 3
Jane-Howard Hammerstein·WriterBette Greene·NovelBette Greene·Teleplay
Camera· 1
Peter Sova·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mike Taylor·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Stanley Myers·Music
Art & Design· 5
Carl Copeland·Art DirectionPatrizia von Brandenstein·Production DesignRobert Pusilo·Costume DesignDavid Forrest·Makeup ArtistMarc Donnenfeld·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Linda Gottlieb·ProducerJulie Hughes·CastingBarry Moss·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Steve Atha·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
62.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
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