| Summertree | |
|---|---|
 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Anthony Newley |
| Screenplay by | |
| Based on | Summertree by Ron Cowen |
| Produced by | Kirk Douglas |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Richard C. Glouner |
| Edited by | Maury Winetrobe |
| Music by | David Shire |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Summertree is a 1971 American drama film directed by Anthony Newley, about a young man who drops out of university, falls in love with an older married woman, and contemplates dodging the draft to avoid serving in the Vietnam War. The screenplay was written by Edward Hume and Stephen Yafa, based on the 1967 play of the same name by Ron Cowen.[2]
- ^ The New York Times. June 6, 1971. D31. "'SUMMERTREE' — Michael Douglas stars in the film, arriving Wednesday at neighborhood houses."
- ^ "Ron Cowen - complete guide to the Playwright, Plays, Theatres, Agent". Doollee.com. Retrieved 2010-08-16.