Dustin Hoffman stars as college graduate Benjamin Braddock, who spends his first summer out of school being seduced by the wife of his father’s best friend. He also falls in love with the woman’s daughter to further complicate his life. Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, The Graduate won the Oscar for Best Direction, (Mike Nichols), and its brilliant score by Simon and Garfunkle won 3 Grammies. Ann Bancroft is the memorable Mrs. Robinson, with Katherine Ross as her daughter and rival for Benjamin’s affection. “The Graduate” is a modern comedy classic to be enjoyed again and again.
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
39094
Language
English
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Comedy
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Seduction
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)