The Graduate

The Graduate1967

The Graduate is a 1967 film about Ben, a recent college graduate who is talented but aimless, who is seduced by Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner. As he embarks on a tawdry affair with her, he becomes increasingly disillusione… more »



Mrs. Robinson:
Benjamin, would this be easier for you in the dark?

Benjamin:
Mrs. Robinson. I can't do this.

Mrs. Robinson:
You what?

Benjamin:
This is all terribly wrong.

Mrs. Robinson:
Do you find me undesirable?

Benjamin:
Oh, no, Mrs. Robinson. I think, I think you're the most attractive of all my parents' friends. I mean that. I find you desirable, but I, for God's sake, can you imagine my parents? Can you imagine what they would say if they just saw us in this room here right now?

Mrs. Robinson:
What would they say?

Benjamin:
I have no idea Mrs. Robinson, but for god's sake, they brought me up, they made a good life for me and I think they deserve better than this. I think they deserve a little better than jumping into bed with the partner's wife.

Mrs. Robinson:
Are you afraid of me?

Benjamin:
Oh, no. You're missing the point. Look. Maybe we could do something else together. Mrs. Robinson, would you like to go to a movie?

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