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      That Certain Summer

      TV-14 1972 1h 14m Drama List
      Reviews Divorced contractor Doug Salter (Hal Holbrook) has been living with his homosexual lover, Gary McClain (Martin Sheen), for years now, but has never admitted as much to his teenage son, Nick (Scott Jacoby). When Nick comes to visit, Gary moves out in order to keep up the ruse, but Nick manages to find out anyway. Overwhelmed with shame and confusion, he runs away, obliging Doug and Gary to chase after him and try to make him understand the nature of his father's relationship. Read More Read Less

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      Diane Trzcinski The Lesbian Tide This movie explored its subject with sensitivity and honesty. Apr 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Divorced contractor Doug Salter (Hal Holbrook) has been living with his homosexual lover, Gary McClain (Martin Sheen), for years now, but has never admitted as much to his teenage son, Nick (Scott Jacoby). When Nick comes to visit, Gary moves out in order to keep up the ruse, but Nick manages to find out anyway. Overwhelmed with shame and confusion, he runs away, obliging Doug and Gary to chase after him and try to make him understand the nature of his father's relationship.
      Director
      Lamont Johnson
      Rating
      TV-14
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 14m