Five Days One Summer

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Five Days One Summer

PG

Released Nov 12, 1982

1h 50m

Drama

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A 1930s Scottish doctor (Sean Connery) goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece (Betsy Brantley) he passes off as his wife.

Variety Staff

Variety

An attempt at an intimate personal drama that just doesn't come off.

Nov 1, 2007

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Time Out

A film which creates drama more out of gesture and nuance than dialogue, and employs a lush setting which overwhelms instead of pointing up the characters' emotions.

Jan 26, 2006

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

This isn't a movie anyone would mind, but it isn't one anyone would feel terribly touched by, either.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 30, 2004

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The climbing scenes, which are well choreographed, take over the narrative.

Rated: B

Dec 14, 2022

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Diego Galán

El Pais (Spain)

Everything that appears onscreen fails to elicit emotion, and the ending is gratuitous. [Full Review in Spanish]

Aug 29, 2019

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Too bad that the Oscar-winning Fred Zinnemann (From Here to Eternity) ended his career with such a disappointing period romance, one that even Sean Connery (in his post-Bond era) can't help.

Rated: C

Jan 7, 2011

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Toni A

The captivating scenery and the suspenseful rock-climbing sequences maintain the viewer’s engagement throughout the film. The performances are commendable, making ‘Five Days One Summer’ a film worth watching.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/24

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stuart s

Good movie great scenery. The Swiss Alps. Sean Connery. It's not a James Bond movie but good nontheless.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

I thought this was a good movie despite it being so panned by the critics. I believe critics are subject to industry group-think, since their profession (if you can call it that) is at risk and scrutiny if they stray from what their industry counterparts rate. The plot is somewhat flat but no worse than standard dramatic Hollywood fare. However, this film contains some of the best mountain climbing scenes ever committed to film. They are real, underrated and accurately portray Alpine climbing techniques and equipment of the 1930s.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Although it is a bit slow moving, it has rewarding aspects. The cinematography is grand, fine score and it is very well produced. It also is boosted by the presence of Sean Connery. The location shooting in Switzerland is also a plus.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Although it is a bit slow moving, it has rewarding aspects. The cinematography is grand, fine score and it is very well produced. It also is boosted by the presence of Sean Connery. The location shooting in Switzerland is also a plus.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

It's so undramatic and quiet it's almost weird, but that's the beauty of it. That and the Swiss Alps.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Synopsis

A 1930s Scottish doctor (Sean Connery) goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece (Betsy Brantley) he passes off as his wife.

Director: Fred Zinnemann
Producer: Fred Zinnemann
Screenwriter: Michael Austin
Production Co: The Ladd Company, Major Studio Partners
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 1982, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2015
Runtime: 1h 50m

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