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Summer of My German Soldier

on BBC Two England

continues a season featuring some of the most outstanding films made for television
Tonight starring Kristy McNichol Bruce Davison
Described by American critics as 'a television masterpiece' and 'possibly the best movie ever made for television', this is one of the most moving and original love stories to reach the small screen.
Patty Bergen is a young
Jewish girl who befriends a Nazi soldier after he escapes from a PoW camp, in southern USA. Against the background of the FBI hunt, an intense bond develops between them.
Screenplay by JANE-HOWARD HAMMERSTEIN
Based on the book by BETTE GREENE Produced by LINDA GOTTLIEB Directed by MICHAEL TUCHNER
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Contributors

Unknown:
Kristy McNichol
Unknown:
Bruce Davison
Unknown:
Patty Bergen
Unknown:
Jane-Howard Hammerstein
Book By:
Bette Greene
Produced By:
Linda Gottlieb
Directed By:
Michael Tuchner
Patty Bergen:
Krisity McNichol
Anton Reiker:
Bruce Davison
Ruth:
Esther Rolle
Mr Bergen:
Michael Constantine
Mrs Bergen:
Barbara Barrie
Sister Parker:
Margaret Hall

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