---
title: "Summer Girl"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/summer-girl-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 348423
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Summer Girl (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/summer-girl-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Summer Girl is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Bruce Lansbury Productions, Roberta Haynes Productions, Finnegan Associates. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A seductive babysitter plots to ruthlessly take over a troubled mother's life."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling battle of wits
- delivers tense dramatic moments

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited availability
- older television movie production style
- Tone & Suitability: Contains thematic elements involving malicious plotting and domestic disruption.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, drama, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/summer-girl-1983#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Michael Lewis
- **Networks / Studios**: Bruce Lansbury Productions, Roberta Haynes Productions, Finnegan Associates

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Barry Bostwick** as *Gavin Shelburne*
- **Kim Darby** as *Mary Shelburne*
- **Diane Franklin** as *Cinni*
- **Martha Scott** as *Martina Shelburne*
- **Murray Hamilton** as *Jack Reardon*
- **Millie Slavin** as *Esther Reardon*
- **Hunt Block** as *Peter Mitchell*
- **David Faustino** as *Jason Shelburne*
- **Laura Jacoby** as *Fern Shelburne*
- **Linda Ryan** as *Mrs. Ricks*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Summer Girl released?
Summer Girl was released on April 11, 1983.

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a thriller, drama, and TV movie.

### Q: Who directs Summer Girl?
The film is directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The cast includes Barry Bostwick, Kim Darby, Martha Scott, Murray Hamilton, and Millie Slavin.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is one hour and thirty-six minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Summer Girl — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/348423)
- [Summer Girl (1983) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/13069-summer-girl/prehled/)
- [Summer Girl 61% (1983) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/226336-summer-girl)
- [Summer Girl (1983)](https://www.sms.cz/film/summer-girl)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*