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Younger generation vs. "older" folks on vacation at an Italian villa.Younger generation vs. "older" folks on vacation at an Italian villa.Younger generation vs. "older" folks on vacation at an Italian villa.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Brenda de Banzie
- Margaret Allison
- (as Brenda De Banzie)
Christopher Seitz
- Larry
- (as Chris Seitz)
Nello Appodia
- Station Master
- (uncredited)
Liliana Celli
- Seamstress
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaItems in the NYT incorrectly identified the film as singer Bobby Darin's cinematic debut as Darin had previously appeared in Pepe (1960). On set, he met and fell in love with co-star Sandra Dee, and the two quickly married in early Dec 1960. Their experience on Come September (1961) was depicted in the Bobby Darin biography Beyond the Sea (2004).
- GoofsAfter Walter Slezak walks behind Rock Hudson into the mansion foyer, he says to Hudson "I'll take your rooms to your bag," after which one can notice the peculiar reaction of Hudson.
- Quotes
Lisa Helena Fellini: How could I be that stupid? You're wealthy, good-looking, intelligent, charming! I should have known better than to get mixed up with someone like that.
Robert L. Talbot: You're not making any sense.
Lisa Helena Fellini: I don't have to make sense. I'm Italian!
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Anbe Vaa (1966)
- Soundtracks'Come September' Theme
Words and Music by Bobby Darin
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Casual Sex Farce
"Come September", handsome Rock Hudson (as Robert Talbot) goes to his luxurious Italian villa, to hook up with gorgeous part-time lover Gina Lollobrigida (as Lisa Fellini). Suddenly changing plans, Mr. Hudson surprises Ms. Lollobrigida by arriving two months before their annual rendezvous. Looking for more commitment, Lollobrigida has made plans to marry another man; but, she agrees to meet Hudson for one more fling. Their love nest is disrupted by entrepreneurial "major domo" Walter Slezak (as Maurice Clavell).
Since Hudson never appears before September, Mr. Slezak has turned Hudson's villa into a hotel for sightseeing teenage girls. Hudson takes a fatherly interest in them, most notably sunny Sandra Dee (as Sandy Stevens). And, he tries to keep Ms. Dee and her girlfriends away from a group of amorous young men, most notably singer Bobby Darin (as Tony). And, yes, that's Joel Grey (as Beagle) years before his overnight success in "Cabaret" (1972). Eventually young and old have a meeting of the minds.
This was Mr. Darin's first feature film appearance as an actor; despite being slightly miscast, he is good. Darin's single "Multiplication" was an accompanying hit (in the film, Hudson has a cute line about sexual mathematics). In real life, Darin and Dee (already a big movie star) married after an off screen romance. Oddly enough, on screen, the young lovers are no match for Hudson and Lollobrigida. The production is first class, with photographer William Daniels highlighting the beauty of the sets, locations and Lollobrigida.
****** Come September (8/8/61) Robert Mulligan ~ Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Bobby Darin, Sandra Dee
Since Hudson never appears before September, Mr. Slezak has turned Hudson's villa into a hotel for sightseeing teenage girls. Hudson takes a fatherly interest in them, most notably sunny Sandra Dee (as Sandy Stevens). And, he tries to keep Ms. Dee and her girlfriends away from a group of amorous young men, most notably singer Bobby Darin (as Tony). And, yes, that's Joel Grey (as Beagle) years before his overnight success in "Cabaret" (1972). Eventually young and old have a meeting of the minds.
This was Mr. Darin's first feature film appearance as an actor; despite being slightly miscast, he is good. Darin's single "Multiplication" was an accompanying hit (in the film, Hudson has a cute line about sexual mathematics). In real life, Darin and Dee (already a big movie star) married after an off screen romance. Oddly enough, on screen, the young lovers are no match for Hudson and Lollobrigida. The production is first class, with photographer William Daniels highlighting the beauty of the sets, locations and Lollobrigida.
****** Come September (8/8/61) Robert Mulligan ~ Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Bobby Darin, Sandra Dee
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $14,170,000
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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