the novel, much of the dialogue from which the movie retained.
Obit: Charles Webb, 81.
The influence of that movie was huge when it came out in 1967, such a pivotal year in many ways–my first year at university. I remember seeing it a few times. There was so much in it that was timely, relevant, funny, and realistic.
Not to forget the Simon and Garfunkle songs (at the height of their popularity), the acting performances, and a great look, script, and super direction job by Mike Nichols of 1966’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? fame.