RECOMMENDED: [ cognitive dissonance ] movie night II. : The Graduate (1967) by Mike Nichols / 🎞️ 🇺🇸

„The Graduate, directed by Mike Nichols, was a big deal in 1967. It introduced the awkward, baby-faced Dustin Hoffman to play a recent college graduate seduced by a much older woman, Anne Bancroft. (Even though Hoffman was already 30 and Bancroft only 36.)” - magnetmagazine.com

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Released December 21st, 1967

Plot: The premise was scandalous; an illicit affair that enthralled viewers. And if folks didn’t know the genius of New York folk-pop duo, Simon & Garfunkel, before the film, they were well informed upon seeing it.

Set in upscale Southern California, “The Graduate” followed the chaotic progress of a love affair between disillusioned college graduate Benjamin Braddock (then-newcomer Dustin Hoffman) and Mrs. Robinson (Oscar winner Anne Bancroft), the embittered wife of his father’s law partner, and his simultaneous relationship with Mrs. Robinson’s daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross).

The Graduate (1967) - nominated for Best Picture

Mike Nichols - Best Director Oscar

Seven Academy Award nominations winner of one Oscar

Dustin Hoffman as Ben - nominated for Best Actor

Anne Bancroft as Mrs. Robinson - nominated for Best Actress

 

 

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