
A Storm in Summer
1970-02-06 · 90 min · ★ 6.5
A story of the friendship between an elderly Jewish man and a young African-American boy set during the Vietnam War.
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- Directors
- Buzz Kulik
- Production companies
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Peter UstinovAbel Shaddick
Peter BonerzStanley
Anne CollingsHarriet
Marlyn MasonGloria Ross
Frances RobinsonMrs. Parker
Aron Kincaid1st Hot Rodder
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