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The Graduate (1967)

Drama, Comedy, Romance

: In arguably the most iconic movie of the "Hollywood New Wave" of the 1960's, Dustin Hoffman plays Benjamin Braddock, promising academic and track star, who returns to Los Angeles after graduation. At a party thrown by his parents, he his lured by old family friend Mrs. Robinson into taking her home. He first flees from her advances, but shortly thereafter begins an affair with her. Later on, Ben's unwitting parents goad him into taking the Robinson's daughter, Elaine, on a date. Ben falls in love with Elaine, which transforms Mrs. Robinson into a vindictive adversary.

Rated PG N/A.

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Cast: Katharine Ross, Murray Hamilton, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, William Daniels

Produced by: Lawrence Turman

Directed by: Mike Nichol

Written by: Charles Webb, Calder Willingham

Running time: 1hr 45min

Opens: Apr 11, 2012 NY Re-release