Jeremy is a 1973 film written and directed by Arthur Barron and starring Robby Benson and Glynnis O'Connor. They play two high school students, who share a tentative month-long romance.
Benson was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film, in 1974. It also won the prize for Best First Work in the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. The two stars dated each other in real life, and appeared together again in Ode To Billy Joe.Synopsis
The film begins with Jeremy (Benson) engaging in his normal activities, including playing basketball and playing cello with his teacher and in school. He meets and has a conversation with Susan (O'Connor), who has recently transferred to the Manhattan school from Detroit. as she rehearses ballet moves. Following this encounter, Jeremy pursues Susan, but finds himself unable to speak to her, and only observes her from a distance. However, after performing in a school recital, Susan speaks to Jeremy herself, and they agree to go on a date.
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