Summer of My German Soldier (1978): Cast & Plot
Summer of My German Soldier is a 1978 drama directed by Michael Tuchner, starring Robyn Lively as Sharon Bergen, Kristy McNichol and Michael Constantine. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Michael Tuchner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Highgate Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Summer of My German Soldier About?
The premise of Summer of My German Soldier without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Patty Bergen, a Jewish teen in the American South during WWII, feels isolated and longs for her father’s affection. When a German POW escapes and hides in her secret woods, she shelters him, risking everything. Their bond gives her a sense of worth and courage, shaping how she meets the painful events that follow.
Summer of My German Soldier Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- nazi soldier
- american south
- young girl having a crush on adult man
- forbidden love
- jewish girl
- female outcast
- pow camp
- escape from prison
- woods
- escaped pow
- self esteem
- psychological
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- hiding someone
- in hiding
- german
- prisoner of war
- world war two
- based on novel
Summer of My German Soldier Cast & Characters
Robyn Lively leads the cast as Sharon Bergen, with Kristy McNichol as Patty Bergen and Michael Constantine as Harry Bergen. Directed by Michael Tuchner; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Tuchner
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Robyn Lively as Sharon Bergen -
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Michael Constantine as Harry Bergen - Barbara Barrie as Mrs. Bergen
Also Starring in Summer of My German Soldier
· 16 more- Anne Haney Mrs. Benn
- Esther Rolle Ruth
- Bruce Davison Anton Reiker
- G.W. Bailey Corporal
- James Noble Pierce
- J. Don Ferguson Mr. Jackson
- Mary Nell Santacroce Gussie Mae
- Sonny Shroyer McFee
- Margaret Hall Sister Parker
- Jane Hickey Edna Louise
- William Ovell Mayor Holderness
- Roy Morris Freddy
- Charles B. Jenkins Private
- Richard Mitchem Gas Station Attendant
- Harry Epstein Temple Rabbi
- Isaac Goodfriend Temple Cantor
More from Michael Tuchner
More films directed by Michael Tuchner: A Place Called Home, Back to the Secret Garden, 30 Years to Life and Hart to Hart: Two Harts in 3/4 Time.
Summer of My German Soldier Plot Summary
What happens in Summer of My German Soldier from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Patty Bergen, Kristy McNichol, is a thirteen-year-old girl living in the small American town of Jenkinsville, Georgia, during World War II. Her Jewish-American family owns the local clothing and general supplies store, where Patty occasionally works and helps out. Life at home is difficult: her abusive father, Harry Bergen (Harry Bergen), and her uncaring mother, Mrs. Bergen, Barbara Barrie, give her little warmth, and her younger sister Sharon, Robyn Lively, seems to receive more attention. Despite this, Patty maintains a fragile friendship with Ruth, Esther Rolle, the family’s black, middle-aged housekeeper, who becomes her confidante in a town of growing tension.
Full summary
The whole story of Summer of My German Soldier, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Summer of My German Soldier?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the thirteen‑year‑old girl who hides the escaped German soldier?
Cars in Summer of My German Soldier
6 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick unknown and the 1939 Chevrolet Master.
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1939 Buick unknown Minor role -
1939 Chevrolet Master Minor role -
1935 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role -
1939 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including That Summer of White Roses, Summer in Berlin and Verboten!.
Summer of My German Soldier FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Summer of My German Soldier, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Summer of My German Soldier?
Summer of My German Soldier runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Summer of My German Soldier released?
Summer of My German Soldier was released on October 30, 1978.
Who directed Summer of My German Soldier?
Summer of My German Soldier was directed by Michael Tuchner.
More films by Michael Tuchner Who is in the cast of Summer of My German Soldier?
Summer of My German Soldier stars Robyn Lively as Sharon Bergen, Kristy McNichol as Patty Bergen and Michael Constantine as Harry Bergen, among 20 credited actors.
Does Summer of My German Soldier have a post-credit scene?
No. Summer of My German Soldier has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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