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A Summer Story(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-08-11
62%
18 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
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.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
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United Kingdom
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Movie: A Summer Story
Top 10 Billed Cast
James Wilby
Frank Ashton
Imogen Stubbs
Megan David
Susannah York
Mrs. Dora Narracombe
Kenneth Colley
Jim
Jerome Flynn
Joe Narracombe
Sophie Ward
Stella Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy Beecher
Harry Burton
Garton
Camilla Power
Sabina Halliday
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1988-08-11
Average
6.2
Rating:
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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.
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