The Graduate (1967) | |
| Director(s) | Mike Nichols |
| Producer(s) | Lawrence Turman, Joseph E. Levine (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Hotels, Infidelity, Romance (Drama) |
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The Graduate Overview:
The Graduate (1967) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Mike Nichols and produced by Joseph E. Levine and Lawrence Turman.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by Charles Webb published in 1963.
The Graduate was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1996.
Academy Awards 1967 --- Ceremony Number 40 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Dustin Hoffman | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Anne Bancroft | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Katharine Ross | Nominated |
| Best Director | Mike Nichols | Won |
| Best Picture | Lawrence Turman, Producer | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Calder Willingham, Buck Henry | Nominated |
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The Graduate (1967)
By Beatrice on Jul 11, 2019 From Flickers in TimeThe Graduate Directed by Mike Nichols Written by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham from a novel by Charles Webb 1967/USA Lawrence Turman Repeat viewing/my DVD collection One of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Benjamin: Well, I would say that I’m just drifting. Here in the pool. Loved th... Read full article
Book Review--Seduced by Mrs. Robinson: How The Graduate Became the Touchstone of a Generation
By KC on Oct 27, 2017 From Classic MoviesSeduced by Mrs. Robinson: How The Graduate Became the Touchstone of a Generation Beverly Gray Algonquin Books, 2017 I had a great time reading Seduced by Mrs. Robinson, a new book by Beverly Gray that traces the production of Director Mike Nichol’s classic film The Graduate (1967) on its ... Read full article
Win Tickets to see ?TCM Big Screen Classics: The Graduate (50th Anniversary)? (Giveaway runs March 24 – April 8)
By Annmarie Gatti on Mar 24, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub BlogWin Tickets to see ?The Graduate? on the Big Screen! in Select Cinemas Nationwide Sunday, April 23 & Wednesday, April 26! “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me.” CMH is thrilled to announce the 5th of our 14 movie ticket giveaways this year, courtesy of Fathom Events! That... Read full article
The Graduate (1967)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 4, 2016 From 4 Star Films“You’re living at home. Is that right? Yes.? Do you know what you’re going to do? No. Are you going to graduate school? No.” ~ Elaine Robinson to Benjamin Braddock As a recently graduated person, I thought it was only pertinent to return to this landmark film to see if I coul... Read full article
The Graduate (1967)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 4, 2016 From 4 Star Films“You’re living at home. Is that right? Yes.? Do you know what you’re going to do? No. Are you going to graduate school? No.” ~ Elaine Robinson to Benjamin Braddock As a recently graduated person I thought it was only pertinent to return to this landmark film to see if I would... Read full article
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Quotes from
Benjamin: Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?
[Mrs. Robinson comes into Elaine's room, naked, and locks the door with Benjamin inside with her]
Benjamin: Oh God. Oh, let me out.
Mrs. Robinson: Don't be nervous.
Benjamin: Get away from that door.
Mrs. Robinson: I want to say something first.
Benjamin: Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Robinson: Benjamin, I want you to know that I'm available to you, and if you won't sleep with me this time...
Benjamin: Oh, my Christ.
Mrs. Robinson: If you won't sleep with me this time I want you to know that you can call me up anytime you want and we'll make some kind of arrangement.
Benjamin: Oh...
Mrs. Robinson: Do you understand what I...
Benjamin: Let me out.
Mrs. Robinson: Benjamin, do you understand what I just said?
Benjamin: Yes! Yes. Let me out!
Mrs. Robinson: I find you very attractive.
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Facts about
According to Dustin Hoffman at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Graduation 2003, his friend and former roommate Gene Hackman was cast as Mr. Robinson but was fired after a few weeks of work.
Marion Lorne's final feature film.
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