Forever (1978 film)

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Forever
GenreDrama
Romance
Based on Forever
by Judy Blume
Written by AJ Carothers
Directed by John Korty
Starring Stephanie Zimbalist
Dean Butler
John Friedrich
Diana Scarwid
Music by Fred Karlin
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producer Roger Gimbel
ProducersMerrit Malloy
Marc Trabulus
CinematographyDavid Myers
Editor Robert Dalva
Running time96 minutes
Production companies EMI Television
Roger Gimbel Productions [1]
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseJanuary 6, 1978 (1978-01-06)

Forever is a 1978 American made-for-television romantic drama film starring Stephanie Zimbalist and Dean Butler. It is based on the Judy Blume novel Forever... and premiered on CBS on January 6, 1978. [2]

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Cast

Production

Filming took place at Lake Tahoe and Mill Valley. [3]

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References

  1. The Taming of Hatter Fox Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 12 Oct 1977: g18.
  2. TV MOVIE REVIEW: 'Forever': Story of a First Love Thomas, Kevin. Los Angeles Times 6 Jan 1978: e24.
  3. Stephanie Zimbalist Signed Los Angeles Times 22 Aug 1977: g13.