Class of '44 (1973)
They've come a long way since that summer of '42
During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
Cast
- Gary Grimes - Hermie
- Jerry Houser - Oscy
- Oliver Conant - Benjie
- Deborah Winters - Julie
- William Atherton - Fraternity President
- Sam Bottoms - Marty
- Murray Westgate - Principal
- James Forrest - Football Coach
- John Kerr - Hotel Bartender
- Marian Waldman - Grade Advisor
Screenplay
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Male Friendship and Loyalty, School Life and Youth, Friendship and Bonds, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years
Keywords
new york city, world war ii, college, male friendship, autobiography, sequel, coming of age, slice of life, hazing, high school graduation, high school friends, first love, childhood friends, maturity, fraternity initiation
Trailer
Class of '44 TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Class of '44 about?
- During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.
- Who directed Class of '44?
- Class of '44 was directed by Paul Bogart.
- Who stars in Class of '44?
- Class of '44 stars Gary Grimes, Jerry Houser, Oliver Conant, Deborah Winters, William Atherton, Sam Bottoms.
- How long is Class of '44?
- Class of '44 has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Class of '44?
- Class of '44 is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did Class of '44 gross?
- Class of '44 grossed $14M worldwide.
- Where was Class of '44 produced?
- Class of '44 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Class of '44?
- The themes of Class of '44 include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Male Friendship and Loyalty, School Life and Youth, Friendship and Bonds, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years.