The Graduate
"Leaves Audiences Jumping For Joy, Laughter, and Tears!" - Box-office
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 and 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). Pulsating with the rebellious spirit of a generation and haunting songs composed by Paul Simon and Dave Grusin and performed by Simon and Garfunkel, The Graduate is truly a "landmark film" (Leonard Maltin).
Shy Ben Braddock (Dustin Hoffman) is home from college 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 lovers remain separated forever!
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all time classic - dsfan
the graduate imo (and i'm not alone here) is one great movie, one of the best movies ever made..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................The Graduate - Derekstar
I had fairly low expectations going into this film, but it's just brilliant. The comedic aspect of it stands up perfectly after all this time, but what stood out even more was how innovative and... well... perfect it is. I find it difficult to come up with one negative thing to say about this film. The beginning and the ending are both incredibly memorable. I was always aware of this movie, but I had no idea how excellent it was. It's brilliant. See it.Stands the test of time - billie
Boy, this stands the test of time. I saw it when it came out and couldn't remember it well, and am delighted to have seen it again. It's perfect, funny, smart, true. Imagine launching a director, a huge movie star, and a music group all at once. Hoffman is charming, and right on point as the baffled grad not knowing what to do, feeling alientated from his society. Bancroft is perfect as the alcholic seductress. There was perhaps a bit of a lack of what was really happening in those days, ie, long hair and marijuana, but America was pretty square then. I would have liked to have a sequel. What happened to Elaine and Bejamin and Mrs. Robinson and even her husband...how did it all end up 20 years later....but all the same I'm glad they never made a remake....
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all time classic - dsfan
the graduate imo (and i'm not alone here) is one great movie, one of the best movies ever made..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................The Graduate - Derekstar
I had fairly low expectations going into this film, but it's just brilliant. The comedic aspect of it stands up perfectly after all this time, but what stood out even more was how innovative and... well... perfect it is. I find it difficult to come up with ...Stands the test of time - billie
Boy, this stands the test of time. I saw it when it came out and couldn't remember it well, and am delighted to have seen it again. It's perfect, funny, smart, true. Imagine launching a director, a huge movie star, and a music group all at once. Hoffman is ...