Summer of My German Soldier (1978)

Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young German soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret place in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him, she ends up harboring him from his captors and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking by helping him, but in his company, she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come.

Directing:
  • Michael Tuchner

Writing:
  • Jane-Howard Hammerstein
  • Bette Greene

Stars:
Release Date: 1978-10-30
themoviedb icon 6.3/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100
Michael Constantine
Michael Const...
Harry Bergen
Barbara Barrie
Barbara Barri...
Mrs. Bergen
Kristy McNichol
Kristy McNich...
Patty Bergen
Esther Rolle
Esther Rolle
Ruth
Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison
Anton Reiker
James Noble
James Noble
Pierce
Robyn Lively
Robyn Lively
Sharon Bergen
Anne Haney
Anne Haney
Mrs. Benn
Sonny Shroyer
Sonny Shroyer
McFee
Mary Nell Santacroce
Mary Nell San...
Gussie Mae
G.W. Bailey
G.W. Bailey
Corporal
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