The Graduate
1967, 102 minutes, Rated M
Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1967 and winner for Best Director, this "delightful, satirical comedy-drama" (Variety) is "wildly hilarious" (Boston Globe). Written by Calder Willingham Buck Henry, the film launched the career of two-time Oscar winner Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man) and cemented the stellar reputation of director Mike Nichols (The Birdcage).
Shy Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is home from celeege with a degree in hand and an uncertain future in mind. Add to his confusion the aggressive advances by the wife of his father's business partner, the sexy Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft, Great Expectations), and poor Ben is completely lost. That is until, he meets the girl of his dreams Elaine (Katharine Ross). One problem: Elaine is Mrs. Robinson's daughter! And she'll stop at nothing to ensure that these two loves remain separated forever!
- Director:
- Mike Nichols [23],
- Starring:
- Anne Bancroft [23], Katharine Ross [14], William Daniels [10], Brian Avery [2], Dustin Hoffman [41],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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