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The Graduate

The Graduate

This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.

19677.61h 46m

Overview

A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.

Directed by Mike Nichols
Written by Calder Willingham, Charles Webb, Buck Henry
Produced by Lawrence Turman
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $104.9M

Top Cast

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Ben Braddock

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mrs. Robinson

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross

Elaine Robinson

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Mr. Robinson

William Daniels

William Daniels

Mr. Braddock

Elizabeth Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Mrs. Braddock

Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Room Clerk

Brian Avery

Brian Avery

Carl Smith

Walter Brooke

Walter Brooke

Mr. McGuire

Norman Fell

Norman Fell

Mr. McCleery

Themes & Keywords

love triangleseductioncollegeolder woman seduces younger guyromancecoming of agelos angeles, californiaweddingolder woman younger man relationshipgraduaterape accusationmother seduces daughter's fianceeaudaciousbolddefiantinflammatory

About The Graduate

The Graduate is a drama, romance, comedy film released in 1967 exploring themes of love triangle, seduction, college, older woman seduces younger guy, romance, coming of age. Directed by Mike Nichols, it stars Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross. A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.

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