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Summerfield

1977 · 95 min · Director: Ken Hannam

Summerfield (1977) is a mystery, directed by Ken Hannam. It stars Nick Tate and John Waters. It dwells on human resilience in the face of illness. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

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What Summerfield Is About

Simon arrives as the new schoolteacher in a small, closed-off town. Straight away he learns something odd: the teacher before him disappeared one day and nobody seemed troubled by it. Nobody talks, nobody asks. The further Simon looks, the more the road leads to the same place: a property outside the town called Summerfield, and the family living there. Going into that house is the one thing nobody wants him to do. Ken Hannam directs this Australian film. It comes out of Australian cinema of the seventies: the landscape open, the air close. It holds the tension to the end and makes the town's silence the actual subject.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summerfield about?

Simon arrives as the new schoolteacher in a small, closed-off town. Straight away he learns something odd: the teacher before him disappeared one day and nobody seemed troubled by it.

Where can I watch Summerfield?

Summerfield isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Summerfield?

Summerfield runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Summerfield come out?

Summerfield was released in 1977.

Who directed Summerfield?

Summerfield was directed by Ken Hannam.

Who stars in Summerfield?

Summerfield stars Nick Tate, John Waters, Elizabeth Alexander, Charles Tingwell.

What is Summerfield's rating?

Summerfield holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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