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Where was Summer of '42 filmed?

1971 film, directed by Robert Mulligan.

  • California

The story is set in Massachusetts, about 2,556 miles (4,113 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Massachusetts
Filmed in
California
Distance
About 2,556 miles (4,113 km) between Massachusetts and the nearest filming location.
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About Summer of '42

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Released
1971
Director
Robert Mulligan
Cast
Jennifer O'NeillGary GrimesJerry HouserOliver ConantChristopher NorrisLou Frizzell
Genre
BiographicalComedy DramaComing-of-ageDramaRomance
Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score

In the summer of 1942 on the fictional New England Packett Island (based on the real-life Nantucket Island), 15-year-old "Hermie" and his friends – jock Oscy and introverted nerd Benjie – are hanging out on the beach.

He offers to carry the bags home, which she gladly accepts, and in this way, gets to meet her.

The new bride, who is also at the theater, sees Hermie and asks if he can help her move some boxes on Thursday.

Famous lines from Summer of '42

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Why not?Oscy
  • It's my book.Benjie
  • Let him look.Hermie
  • Go away, Benjie.Oscy
  • Well, I have milk.Dorothy

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