The First Time
With the coming of summer, three high school buddies--Kenny Leeds, Mike Decker, and Tommy Kingsley--anticipate their initiation into the pleasures of manhood. But Kenny is separated from his friends and sent to stay with his grandparents in Buffalo while his father, a widowed salesman, leaves on a business trip with his secretary-fiancée. Bored and alone in a strange city, Kenny writes his two friends letters about his adventures at "Rosie's," a fictitious brothel across the Canadian border in Niagara Falls. His lie quickly backfires.
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Plot Summary
A successful, older married man finds himself attracted to a teenage girl who works for him. He struggles with his desires while his wife is away. Meanwhile, his own son is experiencing his first romantic endeavors with a girl his own age.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, largely due to its sensitive subject matter and perceived exploitation of teenage sexuality. While some acknowledged the performances, many critics found the plot uncomfortable and dated.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exploration of adolescent awkwardness and first love.
- Criticized for its controversial themes and a perceived lack of sensitivity in handling the generational gap.
- Some found the performances, particularly from the younger cast, to be a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or unrecorded for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was notable for casting Susan Dey in her film debut, who would later become famous for her role as Laurie Partridge in the television series 'The Partridge Family'.
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