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Class of '44

1973-04-10 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Comedy

During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.

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Directors
Paul Bogart
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 13,843,000

Top Cast

Gary GrimesGary GrimesHermie
Jerry HouserJerry HouserOscy
Oliver ConantOliver ConantBenjie
Deborah WintersDeborah WintersJulie
William AthertonWilliam AthertonFraternity President
Sam BottomsSam BottomsMarty
Murray WestgateMurray WestgatePrincipal
James ForrestFootball Coach
John KerrJohn KerrHotel Bartender
Marian WaldmanMarian WaldmanGrade Advisor
Joe PonazeckiProfessor
Mary LongValedictorian
Marcia DiamondMrs. Gilhuly
Jeffrey CohenEditor
Susan MarcusAssistant Editor
Lamar Criss1st Proctor
Michael A. Hoey2nd Proctor
Dan McDonaldFather
Jan CampbellMother
Les BarkerBartender (uncredited)

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