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Class of '44 (1973)

Class of '44 (1973)

Drama Comedy

They've come a long way since that summer of '42

Release Date: 1973, April 10
Directors: Paul Bogart
Countries: United States of America
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: William Atherton, Jerry Houser, Sam Bottoms, Christopher Kirby, Margaret Nolan, John Candy, Gino Marrocco, John Kerr, Jan Campbell, David Smith, Rummy Bishop, Joe Ponazecki

Overview:

During the last years of World War II, Hermie, Oscy, and Benjie are coming of age. They went their separate ways when they graduated from high school in 1944. Benjie joins the Marines as Hermie and Oscy enter college. There, Hermie falls head over heels for another freshman named Julie, and the two old friends deal with a troublesome fraternity president who is in charge of hazings.

Keywords:

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