That Certain Summer

Year: 1972

Runtime: 73 mins

Language: English

Director: Lamont Johnson

Drama

A groundbreaking US teleplay that portrays homosexuality with compassion. Divorced contractor Doug Salter lives in San Francisco and anticipates a summer visit from his fourteen‑year‑old son Nick, who stays with his mother Janet in Los Angeles. Nick is unaware that Doug is gay and has been sharing his life for years with his partner Gary McClain, setting the stage for an emotionally charged reunion.

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