Summer Of My German Soldier (1978) - Turner Classic Movies

Summer Of My German Soldier


2h 1978

Brief Synopsis

A bittersweet story of a teenage Jewish girl who falls in love with an escaped Nazi prisoner of war in a small Georgia town during World War II. Esther Rolle won the Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special for her performance in this film which also was nominated as the

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
War
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

A bittersweet story of a teenage Jewish girl who falls in love with an escaped Nazi prisoner of war in a small Georgia town during World War II. Esther Rolle won the Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Special for her performance in this film which also was nominated as the Outstanding Drama of the 1978-79 season. In addition, Jane-Howard Hammerstein received an Emmy Award nomination for her teleplay.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Romance
War
Release Date
1978

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States October 30, 1978