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.
SYNOPSIS
A satirical coming-of-age comedy that become an emotional touchstone for an entire generation. In the late '60s, a confused college graduate is pulled in myriad directions by family, friends, and associates just days after receiving his diploma. Seduced by an older friend of the family, the young man carries on an affair with the married woman even as he chases his heart's desire with her engaged daughter. This established Nichols as a major director and was Hoffman's first major role. Its impact on popular culture is immeasurable: "Plastics" will live on eternally as depressing but solid career advice, and older women will never eye younger men without fear of becoming a "Mrs. Robinson." Henry cowrote the influential screenplay based on the novel by Webb.
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.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
Mr. McCleery: You aren't one of those agitators, are you?
Benjamin: What?
Mr. McCleery: I hate 'em. I won't stand for it.
Benjamin: I think you're the most attractive of all my parents' friends.
Mr. Robinson: [in anger for ruining Elaine's wedding] You punk! You crazy punk! I'll kill you!
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Facts about
According to Susan Hayward's biographers, Mike Nichols originally wanted her for the role of Mrs Robinson but she declined because she wanted to avoid modifying her screen image. After Doris Day and Patricia Neal also turned it down Nichols eventually offered it to Anne Bancroft.
Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft were the not quickly chosen for the leads of this film. Warren Beatty was originally going to be the lead, but after he did not get the role, Robert Redford was selected. Patricia Neal was considered, but reportedly declined because she was uneasy about playing a lead role so soon after having a stroke.
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