Summer of My German Soldier 46 years old

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 places 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 to help 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.

Credits

Summer of My German Soldier Cast

Name Character
Bruce Davison He was 32, now 78 years old as Anton Reiker
Michael Constantine He was 51, now 97 years old as Harry Bergen
Kristy McNichol She was 16, now 62 years old as Patty Bergen
Esther Rolle She was 57, 78 years old when she died as Ruth

Summer of My German Soldier Crew

Name Department
Michael Tuchner as Director. He was 44 (83) years old when He died Directing
Summer of My German Soldier poster
Summer of My German Soldier (46 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, October 29, 1978
  • Runtime: 100 minutes