A Boy... a Girl

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A Boy... a Girl
Directed by John Derek
Written byJohn Derek
Starring Dean Paul Martin
Release date
  • 1969 (1969)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$200,000 [1]

A Boy... a Girl is a 1969 film directed by John Derek. [2] [3]

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Plot

A boy of 15, name unknown, becomes attracted to a similarly young and anonymous girl and makes love for the first time. But despite his romantic feelings toward her, she is swayed away by an older, wealthier man who owns a stable of horses.

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References

  1. Sheppard, E. (Apr 14, 1969). "THIRD CAREER". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest   156240686.
  2. A Boy... a Girl at the TCM Movie Database
  3. Berger, R. (Nov 26, 1967). "DIRECTOR OUT OF UNIFORM". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest   155905212.