Summertime
"All the pent-up yearning of her life was finally fulfilled ... amid the splendor of the world's most fabulous city!"
Originally released in 1955. Summertime is a drama/romance film. directed by David Lean.
Starring Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, and Isa Miranda
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (163 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.5M
5.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Katharine Hepburn
as Jane Hudson
Rossano Brazzi
as Renato de Rossi
Isa Miranda
as Signora Fiorini
Darren McGavin
as Eddie Yaeger
Mari Aldon
as Phyl Yaeger
Jane Rose
as Edith McIlhenny
MacDonald Parke
as Lloyd McIlhenny
Jeremy Spenser
as Vito de Rossi
Gaetano Autiero
as Mauro
Virginia Simeon
as Giovanna
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,100,000
- Revenue
- $6,500,000
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
- Lopert Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summertime 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 ...
Who directed Summertime?
Summertime was directed by David Lean.
How long is Summertime?
Summertime has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Summertime released?
Summertime was released on June 21, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Summertime?
The main cast of Summertime includes Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin, Mari Aldon.
Is Summertime worth watching?
Summertime has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 163 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.