Summertree

About Summertree

All-American boy Jerry is drafted to serve in the Vietnam War just as things begin to go well for him. His decision to flee to Canada sparks off conflict with his parents, ending in the film's tragic conclusion.

Summertree is a 1971 drama film directed by Anthony Newley. At 88 minutes long, it arrived in June 1971.

Michael Douglas stars as Jerry, Jack Warden as Herb, Brenda Vaccaro as Vanetta, and Barbara Bel Geddes as Ruth. Written by Edward Hume and Stephen Yafa. It was produced by Bryna Productions. The story is adapted from a stage production.

Shelv files it under nurse, vietnam war, college student, and family conflict.

Platoon, The Whale, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof make useful companions to Summertree, all filed under military draft and based on play or musical.