Summer Lovers (1982): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Summer Lovers is a 1982 comedy drama directed by Randal Kleiser, starring Peter Gallagher as Michael Pappas, Valérie Quennessen and Daryl Hannah. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $5 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Randal Kleiser
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmways Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Summer Lovers About?
The premise of Summer Lovers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On a sun‑drenched Greek island, Michael Pappas and his girlfriend Cathy enjoy the beaches and the carefree vibe of the locals. Michael’s world shifts when he meets Lina, an archaeologist from Paris on a research stint, and becomes smitten. Cathy, threatened by Lina’s closeness, confronts her, only to find herself unexpectedly drawn to Lina’s charms.
Summer Lovers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- nude sunbathing
- nudist beach
- female pubic hair
- nipples visible through clothing
- male pubic hair
- female rear nudity
- wet t shirt
- female archaeologist
- santorini greece
- summer vacation
- nude woman sunbathing
- woman swims nude
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- woman sleeping nude
- female topless nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- male full frontal nudity
- woman skinny dipping
- female star appears nude
- gay
- male rear nudity
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- sex book
- dripping hot candle wax on someone's chest
- akrotiri santorini greece
- excavation
- guilt
- revenge
- lesbian subtext
- memory
- one male two females threesome
- sleeping nude
- brushing teeth
- camera
- cartwheel
- ffm threesome
- waking up naked
- oily skin
- real movie shown in fictional situation
- implied threesome
- american
- adulterous husband
- crossdressing
- drunkenness
- french
- friendship
- sex scene
- photography
- well
- nude outside
Summer Lovers Cast & Characters
Peter Gallagher leads the cast as Michael Pappas, with Valérie Quennessen as Lina and Daryl Hannah as Cathy Featherstone. Directed by Randal Kleiser; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Randal Kleiser
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Peter Gallagher as Michael Pappas - Valérie Quennessen as Lina
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Daryl Hannah as Cathy Featherstone - Barbara Rush as Jean Featherstone
Also Starring in Summer Lovers
· 20 more- Carole Cook Barbara Foster
- Hans van Tongeren Jan Tolin
- Andreas Filippides Andreas
- Rika Dialina Monica
- Vladimiros Kiriakidis Yorghos
- Nadia Fahmy Camp Fire Girl
- Lydia Lenossi Aspa
- Ann Coleman French Girl on Yacht
- Henri Behar Movie Director
- Stavros Kaplanidis Desk Clerk
- Carlos Rodríguez Ramos Cosmo
- Brigitte Perbandt Anna
- Janis Benjamin Trish Saunders
- Peter Pye Joe Saunders
- Victor T. Salant John
- Steven Fazekas Bob
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- Jane Moder Jane
- Hillary Shapiro Camp Fire Girl
- Richard Montgomery Boy at Camp Fire
- Marilyn Giardino Woman at Hotel
More from Randal Kleiser
More films directed by Randal Kleiser, best-rated first: Grease, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, Flight of the Navigator and White Fang.
Summer Lovers Plot Summary
What happens in Summer Lovers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Santorini, Michael Pappas and Cathy Featherstone, recent college graduates and high school sweethearts, spend a sun-drenched summer occupying a hillside villa that overlooks the sparkling Aegean. They wander a lively nude beach crowded with other young travelers, where Michael first notices a topless sunbather and later spots the same woman, Lina, outside a villa up the hill. Curious and drawn to the mystery around her, he ends up following her around the sleepy town as he runs errands, their glances turning into a charged, unspoken connection.
Full summary
The whole story of Summer Lovers, scene by scene
Summer Lovers Box Office
Summer Lovers grossed $5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5M
- US & Canada
- $5M
How Well Do You Know Summer Lovers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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On which Greek island does the story take place?
Cars in Summer Lovers
5 cars on screen, including the 1975 Fiat 127 Scout and the 1960 Mercedes-Benz O 322.
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1975 Fiat 127 Scout Main role -
1960 Mercedes-Benz O 322 Minor role -
1970 Citroën DSuper Background role -
1968 Mercedes-Benz 200 W115 Background role
Summer Lovers Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Летние любовники” and “Un amor de verano”.
- Also known as
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- Летние любовники
- Un amor de verano
- Amours de vacances
- Kesärakkautta
- Οι Εραστές του Καλοκαιριού
- Nyári szeretők
- 青い恋人たち
- Vasaros meilužiai
- Letni kochankowie
- Amantes de Verão
- Festlig fræk ferie
- Літні коханці
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- Letní milenci
- 夏日恋人
- Жазғы әуесқойлар
- Zomerliefhebbers
- Iubitorii de vară
- Yaz Severler
- Ljubavnici Leta
- Лято за трима
- عاشقان تابستانی
- 썸머 러버스
- Triunghiul iubirii
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Summer Lovers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Summer Lovers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Summer Lovers?
Summer Lovers runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Summer Lovers released?
Summer Lovers was released on July 16, 1982.
Who directed Summer Lovers?
Summer Lovers was directed by Randal Kleiser.
More films by Randal Kleiser Who is in the cast of Summer Lovers?
Summer Lovers stars Peter Gallagher as Michael Pappas, Valérie Quennessen as Lina and Daryl Hannah as Cathy Featherstone, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Summer Lovers make at the box office?
Summer Lovers grossed $5 million worldwide.
Does Summer Lovers have a post-credit scene?
No. Summer Lovers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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