Synopsis
Set in 1969, Abel Shaddick, a crotchety deli owner, has a grudge against virtually everyone in his upstate New York town of Fairview, particularly against his slacker nephew Stanley who lives behind the shop. Without telling his uncle, Stanley agrees to put up a needy city kid for the summer as part of a charity program run by rich debutante Gloria. Abel immediately vetoes the plan, but it is too late. The kid, young Herman Washington, is already on his way...
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Rod SerlingScreenplay
- Robert WiseDirector
- Cynthia MillarOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter FalkAbel Shaddick
- Andrew McCarthyStanley Banner
- Nastassja KinskiGloria Ross
- Ruby DeeGrandmother
- Aaron MeeksHerman D. Washington
- Gillian BarberMrs. Parker
- Lillian CarlsonMrs. Gold
- Keith Martin GordeyCop
- Ingrid TorranceHarriet
- Rydyr MorseBiker
- Ty OlssonBiker
- Gregor TrpinPool Boy
Stills
Themes
uncle nephew relationship