A Separate Peace (1972)
Gene remembered it all. That summer during World War II, the friendships at school, and most of all, the tree which changed their lives forever.
Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
Director: Larry Peerce
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: September 27, 1972
Cast
- John Heyl - Finny
- Parker Stevenson - Gene Forrester
- William Roerick - Mr. Patchwithers
- Peter Brush - Elwin “Leper” Lepellier
- Victor Bevine - Brinker Hadley
- John E.A. Mackenzie - Bobby Zane
- Mark Trefethen - John
- Frank Wilich Jr. - Cliff Quackenbush
- Elizabeth B. Brewster - Mrs. Patchwithers
- Edward Echols - Mr. Ludsbury
Screenplay
- Fred Segal (Screenplay)
- John Knowles (Novel)
Music: Charles Fox
Cinematography: Frank Stanley
Editing: John C. Howard
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, boys' school
More Films by Director: Larry Peerce
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Separate Peace about?
- Gene and Finny are two boys who are best friends living in 1943, at the height of World War II. The idea that the boys will most likely be drafted when they turn eighteen is surrounding them, and they are practically forced to live their lives to the fullest. The two boys attend the Devon School, which prepares them for military life that they will most likely be subjected to. The film begins with a narration by an older Gene, traveling back to Devon some years later. The thing he wishes most to see is the tree, which had a great effect on the boys' lives
- Who directed A Separate Peace?
- A Separate Peace was directed by Larry Peerce.
- Who stars in A Separate Peace?
- A Separate Peace stars John Heyl, Parker Stevenson, William Roerick, Peter Brush, Victor Bevine, John E.A. Mackenzie.
- How long is A Separate Peace?
- A Separate Peace has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is A Separate Peace?
- A Separate Peace is a Drama film.
- Where was A Separate Peace produced?
- A Separate Peace was produced in United States of America.