Summer of My German Soldier
Patty Bergen is a teenager in a Jewish family living in the American South during World War II. Patty feels like an outcast even in her own family and is unable to understand why her father can't seem to love her. Her town eventually becomes host to a prisoner of war camp. A young German soldier escapes from this camp, and Patty finds him hiding in her secret place in the woods outside of town. After getting to know him, she ends up harboring him from his captors and, in the way of many adolescents, falls in love with him. Patty knows what she is risking by helping him, but in his company, she feels important, special, and respected as she has never been. In the end, his regard lifts her self-esteem and helps her to face the heartbreaking events to come.
Directed by Michael Tuchner · Written by Jane-Howard Hammerstein
Cast
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Kristy McNichol Patty Bergen -
Bruce Davison Anton Reiker -
Esther Rolle Ruth -
Michael Constantine Harry Bergen -
Barbara Barrie Mrs. Bergen -
James Noble Pierce -
Robyn Lively Sharon Bergen -
Margaret Hall Sister Parker -
Anne Haney Mrs. Benn -
Sonny Shroyer McFee - Jane Hickey Edna Louise
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Mary Nell Santacroce Gussie Mae
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Summer of My German Soldier
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