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A Summer Story

19881h 35mPiers Haggard
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"For every man and every woman there is that one great love. A love that touches the heart, fires the soul, and lingers in the memory forever."

A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.

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EnglandPast

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What is A Summer Story (1988) about?

A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.

Who stars in A Summer Story?

A Summer Story stars James Wilby (Frank Ashton), Imogen Stubbs (Megan David), Susannah York (Mrs. Dora Narracombe), Kenneth Colley (Jim), Jerome Flynn (Joe Narracombe). The film was directed by Piers Haggard.

How long is A Summer Story?

A Summer Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988.

Is A Summer Story worth watching?

A Summer Story holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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