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A Storm in Summer 1970 1h 30m Drama List Reviews Abel Shaddick (Peter Ustinov), a grumpy owner of a Jewish deli in upstate New York, is a man turned cold by his son's death in World War II.
- Drama
- Peter Ustinov, N'gai Dixon, Marlyn Mason
- Buzz Kulik
By Robert Koehler. “A Storm in Summer” barely registers any measurable dramatic precipitation, even by the subdued standards of a well-meaning telepic designed for young and old alike.
Feb 27, 2000 · With Peter Falk, Andrew McCarthy, Nastassja Kinski, Ruby Dee. An old Jewish shop owner Mr. Shaddick ('Peter Falk') suddenly finds himself responsible for a little black boy named Herman Washington ('Aaron Meek') trying to escape the chaos of Harlem as part of a sponsorship program.
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- Drama
- Robert Wise
- 2000-02-27
Directed by Robert Wise. 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.
- Robert Wise
A Storm in Summer is a 2000 American made-for-television drama film directed by Robert Wise and starring Peter Falk, Andrew McCarthy, Nastassja Kinski, and Ruby Dee. It is the last film to be directed by Wise.
- Drama
Peter Falk once again proves his immense talent with a character far from his portrayal of Columbo. The plot is very good, and as far as I know, quite original (keeping in mind that this is a remake). The pacing is unusually good for a made-for-TV film. The cast is excellent, as is the acting.
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