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A privileged girl’s summer turns rebellious when love and the sea collide on a sunlit Italian escape.

SUMMER AFFAIR

Q: What is Summer Affair about?

Summer Affair is about a wealthy young woman who falls for an older hippie, leading to conflict with her parents as the pair escape to the seaside and are later pursued by police.

1971 · 1h 31m · R · Drama / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A rich girl falls for an older hippie boy. Her parents don't approve and try to stop her from seeing him.

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Quick Answer

What is Summer Affair about?

Summer Affair is a 1971 Italian drama and romance film directed by Giorgio Stegani about a wealthy young woman who falls for an older hippie, sparking conflict with her disapproving parents as the couple escapes to the seaside.

Programmer's Pick

Ornella Muti’s star power is already undeniable in this sun-kissed tale of privilege, rebellion, and romantic escape. Expect equal parts dreamy Mediterranean vistas and the simmer of generational conflict—plus enough nudity to keep things distinctly 1971 Italian.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Summer Affair follows a privileged young woman, portrayed by a youthful Ornella Muti, as she becomes enamored with an older, free-spirited hippie. Their budding romance faces immediate resistance from her conservative parents, who try to keep them apart. Refusing to be separated, the couple flees to her family’s villa on the coast, where stolen moments by the sea intensify their connection. When circumstances leave them stranded on a deserted island, the film shifts between the couple’s evolving relationship and the anxious efforts of the police to track down the missing girl. Set against the backdrop of sun-drenched Italian landscapes, this is a coming-of-age tale about love, rebellion, and the friction between youthful desire and parental constraint.

Details & Specs

Director: Giorgio Stegani
Writer: Giorgio Stegani
Release: 1971
Runtime: 1h 31m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Drama, Romance
Also Known As: Summer affair, Zu Tode gehetzt

Why This Matters

This early 1970s Italian romantic drama is notable for being both written and directed by Giorgio Stegani and for featuring Ornella Muti among its principal cast.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Giorgio Stegani Writer: Giorgio Stegani

Alessio Orano Robert

Ornella Muti Lisa

Luigi Pistilli Chief of Police

Chris Avram Father RR Roby Ruberti

Fortunato Arena Truck Driver

Stella Carnacina

Aristide Caporale AP Antonio Piretti

Giulio Baraghini

Gianni Pulone

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