Carnal Knowledge (1971)
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Directors
Mike Nichols
Cast
Jack Nicholson, Ann-Margret, Art Garfunkel, Candice Bergen, Rita Moreno, Cynthia O'Neal, Carol Kane
The story
In 1946, Sandy, a student at Amherst College, meets a Smith College student named Susan at an on-campus event and they begin dating. While they enjoy each other's company, Susan is hesitant to take their relationship to a physical level. Sandy shares the intimate details of their courtship with his roommate, Jonathan.
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Drama, comedy drama, coming-of-age film, drama film
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