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That Certain Summer

1972 73 min ★ 6.6 TV Movie Drama

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.

Director: Lamont Johnson Writer: William Link Writer: Richard Levinson

Cast

Hal Holbrook Hal Holbrook Doug Salter
Martin Sheen Martin Sheen Gary McCain
Joe Don Baker Joe Don Baker Phil Bonner
Marlyn Mason Marlyn Mason Laureen Hyatt
Scott Jacoby Scott Jacoby Nick Salter
Hope Lange Hope Lange Janet Salter
James McEachin James McEachin Mr. Early, the Conductor
Clarke Gordon Clarke Gordon Artist
Jan Shepard Jan Shepard Jody Bonner
Carolyn Bueno Carolyn Bueno Mrs. Michele
Myron Natwick Myron Natwick Man at Party
Patti MacLeod Patti MacLeod Woman