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Summertime

NR19551h 40mDavid Lean
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"All the pent-up yearning of her life was finally fulfilled ... amid the splendor of the world's most fabulous city!"

Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.

DramaRomance
Venice, ItalyGondolaLongingSightseeingVacationLoveYoung BoyLonelinessAttractionCanal

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Frequently asked questions

What is Summertime (1955) about?

Middle-aged Ohio secretary Jane Hudson has never found love and has nearly resigned herself to spending the rest of her life alone. But before she does, she uses her savings to finance a summer in romantic Venice, where she finally meets the man of her dreams, the elegant Renato Di Rossi.

Who stars in Summertime?

Summertime stars Katharine Hepburn (Jane Hudson), Rossano Brazzi (Renato de Rossi), Isa Miranda (Signora Fiorini), Darren McGavin (Eddie Yaeger), Mari Aldon (Phyl Yaeger). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is Summertime?

Summertime has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is Summertime worth watching?

Summertime holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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