Harrad Summer is a drama that was released in 1974, with a running time of 1 hr and 43 mins. The movie, directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, tells the story of Stanley, Harry, Sheila, and Beth — the students of Harrad College who decide to spend their summer together. These students, played by Robert Reiser, Laurie Walters, and Richard Doran, let us explore interesting details and behind-the-scenes facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at various locations within California, USA.
- The sandy beaches of Long Beach were used for some scenes.
- The production moved base to 3360 E Pico Blvd, Los Angeles for further filming.
- Glendale, another city in California, also served as a backdrop.
- The historic Harold Lloyd’s Greenacres Estate in Beverly Hills was chosen for certain sequences in the film.
- Some of the scenes were also shot at the Los Angeles International Airport.
The filming started on Mar 26, 1974.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Reiser | Stanley Kolasukas |
| Laurie Walters | Sheila Grove |
| Richard Doran | Harry Schacht |
| Victoria Thompson | Beth Hillyer |
| Emmaline Henry | Margaret Tonhausen |
| Bill Dana | Jack Schacht |
| Marty Allen | Bert Franklin |
| James Beach | Brad |
| Marjorie Bennett | |
| Chuckie Bradley | Groupie |
| Walter Brooke | Sam Grove |
| Angela Clarke | Mrs. Kolasukas |
| Jane Lambert | Florence |
| Mimi Maynard | Diane Schacht |
| George Memmoli | Larry |
| Lisa Moore | Arnae |
| Patrice Rohmer | Marcia |
| Ohad Rossen | Thorn |
| Bill Saluga | |
| Pearl Shear | Fritzi |
| Lili Valenty | Great Grandma Oliver |
| Titos Vandis | Mr. Kolasukas |
| Sylvia Walden | Groupie |
| Maggie Wellman | |
| Fred Willard |
Trivia and Facts
- Harrad Summer first hit the screens in Aug 1974 in the USA.
- Its story revolves around the lives of a group of students from a unique college where sexual freedom is promoted.
- Apart from the main leads, the cast includes Victoria Thompson, Emmaline Henry, and Bill Dana among others.
- The screenplay was penned by Robert H. Rimmer and Mort Thaw.
- Duke Goldstone served as the executive producer for the movie, while the evocative music was scored by Patrick Williams.
- The film is also recognized by several other titles in different countries: Love All Summer in the USA, Harrad College: Sommeren etter in Norway, and Student Union in other places.
- This movie follows The Harrad Experiment (1973) in the series.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7700504
- Longitude: -118.1937395
- Place ID: ChIJWdeZQOjKwoARqo8qxPo6AKE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Long Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles International Airport – 1 World Way, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.942153
- Longitude: -118.4036052
- Place ID: ChIJtU-yE9KwwoAR8a2LaVd7qHc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
