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Tea and Sympathy

19562h 2mVincente Minnelli
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?"

A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.

Drama
Based On Play Or MusicalSchoolHigh School StudentOlder Woman Younger Man RelationshipLgbtPreparatory SchoolBoys' SchoolSister BoyGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tea and Sympathy (1956) about?

A sensitive young man recalls his time in boarding school when the only person who seemed compassionate towards him was his housemaster's wife.

Who stars in Tea and Sympathy?

Tea and Sympathy stars Deborah Kerr (Laura Reynolds), John Kerr (Tom Robinson Lee), Leif Erickson (Bill Reynolds), Edward Andrews (Herb Lee), Darryl Hickman (Al). The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli.

How long is Tea and Sympathy?

Tea and Sympathy has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1956.

Is Tea and Sympathy worth watching?

Tea and Sympathy holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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