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The Graduate is among the well known romantic Movies which are included in the list of all time greats. The Graduate is a 1967 American movie which falls under the category of comedy-drama-romance. This beautiful movie is directed by Mike Nichols. Those who have read the novel of the same name by Charles Webb will be able to identify that the movie is based on this well-written piece of fiction. The movie is famed with ample number of accolades and it is a much recommended movie for the lovers of romantic stories.
There is some element of uniqueness in the film that has made it more popular. The Graduate narrates the story of Ben Braddock (played by Dustin Hoffman). He portrays a role of a recent college graduate having no focused aim in life. This young man is seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). The story ultimately takes a turn when he falls in love with her daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross). From the beginning of the film Benjamin is found uncomfortable while celebrating his graduation at his parents' house by his parents' friends. Each person who comes to congratulate him seemed to embarrass him.
Known among the popular musical movies, the viewers would love to listen to the folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel. In The Graduate the single hit ‘Mrs. Robinson’ has made the music lovers listen to some excellent music.
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The screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry has made it a highly appreciated romantic drama. The role of Katharine Ross as Elaine Robinson and William Daniels as Mr. Braddock has been appreciated on a global scale. The cinematography of Robert Surtees is also well executed for making it a glorious romantic movie.
The Graduate has a famous conclusion in which Ben struggles with Elaine's parents and wedding guests and finally they both escape on a public bus. The viewers love to watch the escaping couple sitting at the back of the bus and smiling. Much of the credit about The Graduate lies on the fact that it has been able to maintain equilibrium on every aspect of movie making.
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This movie of 105 minutes is packed with all sorts of entertainment that viewers look forward to expect. Having a budget of $3 million, the Graduate made a huge earning of $104,397,102. While Hoffman earned an Oscar nomination for his performance, the film was also nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Picture.
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