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Dustin Hoffman played "Benjamin Braddock", a recent college graduate who becomes entangled in a complicated romantic affair with "Mrs. Robinson".
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Hoffman went on to become one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors, with notable roles in films like 'Rain Man,' 'Tootsie,' 'Midnight Cowboy,' and 'Marathon Man.'
Hoffman's impact has also been felt off-screen, as he used his influence to support various social causes and advocate for positive change within the industry.
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Anne Bancroft played "Mrs. Robinson", a seductive older woman who initiates a secret affair with "Benjamin Braddock".
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Bancroft continued her successful acting career with roles in films like 'The Miracle Worker' (for which she won an Academy Award), 'The Turning Point,' and 'Agnes of God.'
Sadly, she died in 2005, at the age of 73, as a result of uterine cancer.
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Murray Hamilton played "Mr. Robinson", he is "Mrs. Robinson's" husband, and his obliviousness to the events unfolding around him adds to the film's comedic tension.
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Hamilton appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including 'Jaws' and 'The Hustler.'
Unfortunately, Hamilton died of lung cancer at age 63.
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Katharine Ross played "Elaine Robinson", "Mrs. Robinson's" daughter and "Benjamin'"s love interest, creating a complex love triangle in the story.
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Ross gained further recognition for her roles in movies such as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' and 'The Stepford Wives.'
In addition to acting, Ross is also an accomplished author. She has written children's books and collaborated on books about crafts and design.
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William Daniels played "Mr. McGuire", a family friend who offers the famous advice of "plastics" to "Benjamin" about his future.
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William Daniels had a long and diverse career, with roles in TV shows like 'St. Elsewhere' and movies like '1776.'
Daniels is married to actress Bonnie Bartlett, and the couple has had a lasting partnership both personally and professionally, working together in various projects.
'The Graduate' beautifully encapsulates the essence of suburban life in the 1960s, highlighting the profound impact affluent parents can have on their directionless offspring.
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