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.

Cast

Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason, Scott Jacoby, Hope Lange, James McEachin, Clarke Gordon

Forgot the name of "That Certain Summer"? Describe the plot or a scene and let MovieMind find it.

Find a movie by describing it

Frequently asked

What is "That Certain Summer" about?

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.

When was "That Certain Summer" released?

That Certain Summer was released in 1972.

Who stars in "That Certain Summer"?

The cast includes Hal Holbrook, Martin Sheen, Joe Don Baker, Marlyn Mason.