The Summer of Miss Forbes (1989): Cast & Plot
The Summer of Miss Forbes is a 1989 drama directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo, starring Hanna Schygulla as Mrs. Forbes, Fernando Balzaretti and Víctor César Villalobos. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Summer of Miss Forbes About?
The premise of The Summer of Miss Forbes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
German governess Mrs. Forbes is hired for a six‑week stint to look after two children while their parents are away. Her authoritarian, repressive methods provoke the youngsters to plot her murder. However, a nighttime spying mission reveals a hidden secret about Mrs. Forbes that changes everything.
The Summer of Miss Forbes Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- female topless nudity
- gay interest
- pubic hair
- visible penis line
- penis visible through wet cloth
- gay
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- sexual tension
- governess
- boy frontal nudity
- two brothers
- bare chested male
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- scuba diving
- homosexual
The Summer of Miss Forbes Cast & Characters
Hanna Schygulla leads the cast as Mrs. Forbes, with Fernando Balzaretti as Eduardo and Víctor César Villalobos as Mauricio. Directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jaime Humberto Hermosillo
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Hanna Schygulla as Mrs. Forbes - Fernando Balzaretti as Eduardo
- Víctor César Villalobos as Mauricio
- Alexis Castanares as Sandro
Also Starring in The Summer of Miss Forbes
· 3 more- Yuriria Munguía Cocinera
- Roberto Perdomo Mulato
- Francisco Gattorno Aquiles
The Summer of Miss Forbes Plot Summary
What happens in The Summer of Miss Forbes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Eduardo Fernando Balzaretti and his wife are a well-to-do couple spending part of the summer in a seaside house in Yucatan, along with their two unruly children: Mauricio Víctor César Villalobos and Sandro Alexis Castanares, who are nine and eight years old. The household is completed by the superstitious indigenous cook Yuriria Munguía and a local young fisherman Roberto Perdomo who serves as the children’s underwater swimming instructor.
Full summary
The whole story of The Summer of Miss Forbes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Summer of Miss Forbes?
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 nationality of the governess hired to look after the children?
The Summer of Miss Forbes Also Known As
Also known as “Лето мисс Форбс”.
- Also known as
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- Лето мисс Форбс
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The Summer of Miss Forbes FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Summer of Miss Forbes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Summer of Miss Forbes?
The Summer of Miss Forbes runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Summer of Miss Forbes released?
The Summer of Miss Forbes was released on March 3, 1989.
Who directed The Summer of Miss Forbes?
The Summer of Miss Forbes was directed by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo.
More films by Jaime Humberto Hermosillo Who is in the cast of The Summer of Miss Forbes?
The Summer of Miss Forbes stars Hanna Schygulla as Mrs. Forbes, Fernando Balzaretti as Eduardo and Víctor César Villalobos as Mauricio, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Summer of Miss Forbes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Summer of Miss Forbes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Summer of Miss Forbes in?
The original language of The Summer of Miss Forbes is Spanish.
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