That Certain Summer (1972)

11/01/1972 (US) • TV Movie, Drama • 1h 13m

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.

That Certain Summer (1972)

11/01/1972 (US) • 1h 13m

TV Movie, Drama

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 Billed Cast

Doug Salter

Gary McCain

Phil Bonner

Laureen Hyatt

Nick Salter

Janet Salter

Mr. Early, the Conductor

Artist

Jody Bonner

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

coming out

homophobia

san francisco, california

family relationships

male homosexuality

lgbt

older man younger man relationship

father son relationship

gay theme

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