A Summer Story (1988)
Overview
A young lawyer from London, Mr. Ashton, and his best friend are hiking across Dartmoor. When he twists his ankle, Ashton is forced to seek help at a nearby farmhouse and stays there for a few days. Innocent beauty Megan David catches the attention of Ashton. He decides to stay longer, and he and Megan fall in love, much to the displeasure of Megan's aunt and her loutish son.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.679 |
Directed By
Piers Haggard
Crew
Piers Haggard
David Hildyard
Jenny Beavan
Stevie Hall
Leo Austin
Danton Rissner
Diane Dancklefsen
Richard Elton
Nick Forder
John Galsworthy
Penelope Mortimer
Georges Delerue
Kenneth MacMillan
Ralph Sheldon
Celestia Fox
TOP CAST
James Wilby
Frank Ashton
Imogen Stubbs
Megan David
Susannah York
Mrs. Dora Narracombe
Kenneth Colley
Jim
Jerome Flynn
Joe Narracombe
Sophie Ward
Stella Halliday
John Elmes
Phil Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy Beecher
Harry Burton
Garton
Camilla Power
Sabina Halliday
Juliette Fleming
Freda Halliday
Sukie Smith
Betsy
John Savident
Bank Clerk
Rachel Joyce
Post Office Girl
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