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Five Days One Summer

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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.

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Variety Staff Variety An attempt at an intimate personal drama that just doesn't come off. Nov 1, 2007 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The climbing scenes, which are well choreographed, take over the narrative. Rated: B Dec 14, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Fred Zinnemann

Director

Sean Connery

Douglas Meredith

Betsy Brantley

Kate

Lambert Wilson

Johann Biari

Jennifer Hilary

Sarah Meredith

Isabel Dean

Kate's Mother

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Movie Info

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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