A Storm in Summer(2000)
Set in 1969, Abel Shaddick, a crotchety deli owner, has a grudge against virtually everyone in his upstate New York town of Fairview, particularly against his slacker nephew Stanley who lives behind the shop. Without telling his uncle, Stanley agrees to put up a needy city kid for the summer as part of a charity program run by rich debutante Gloria. Abel immediately vetoes the plan, but it is too late. The kid, young Herman Washington, is already on his way...
Movie: A Storm in Summer
Top 10 Billed Cast
Abel Shaddick
Stanley Banner
Gloria Ross
Grandmother
Herman D. Washington
Mrs. Parker
Mrs. Gold
Cop
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