One of my favorite movies of all-time is “The Graduate” (1967) starring a young Dustin Hoffman. Everything about the movie worked perfectly together. The direction from Mike Nichols (Oscar winning), the acting, the coming of age theme, romantic twists and most of all the music! Simon and Garfunkel’s haunting score was a wonderful part of this experience. All of the songs told stories themselves and complimented the scenes they were used in.
Then there’s the unforgettable and often cloned ending of the movie! No matter how many times you watch it, you are drawn into the emotion of the action. The music once again pulls you in and enhances the experience. By the final scene you are wiped out and thoroughly satisfied.
Even though it’s been over 40 years, The Graduate has stood the test of time which is the mark of a classic film. Young audiences from any generation can watch and enjoy this timeless tale.
Here’s the original theatrical trailer from 1967
The opening scene with “The Sounds of Silence”
Several scenes set to “Scarborough Fair”
SPOILER ARLERT!
Here’s the memorable ending