Summaries

Five Harvard students in 1940 form a bond as World War II looms. The war impacts each uniquely, with a green 1939 Packard and Radcliffe student Chris Farris central to their experiences.

A World War II coming-of-age drama about five men who meet in the fall of 1940 at Harvard. The war affects all of them, each in different ways. A green 1939 Packard convertible is at the center of the story, as is Chris Farris, a beautiful Radcliffe girl.—John Howell

Details

Keywords
  • based on novel
  • tv mini series
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Sep 23, 1979
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Universal Television

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 6h
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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