The Long, Hot Summer(1958)
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Overview
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Director
Martin Ritt
Studio
Jerry Wald Productions
Cast
Paul Newman
as Ben Quick
Joanne Woodward
as Clara Varner
Anthony Franciosa
as Jody Varner
Orson Welles
as Will Varner
Lee Remick
as Eula Varner
Angela Lansbury
as Minnie Littlejohn
Richard Anderson
as Alan Stewart
Sarah Marshall
as Agnes Stewart
Mabel Albertson
as Elizabeth Stewart
J. Pat O'Malley
as Ratliff
Bill Walker
as Lucius
Robert Adler
as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Production Companies
Jerry Wald Productions • 20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch The Long, Hot Summer?▼
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What is The Long, Hot Summer about?▼
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Who directed The Long, Hot Summer?▼
The Long, Hot Summer was directed by Martin Ritt and released in 1958. It is a drama film.
How long is The Long, Hot Summer?▼
The Long, Hot Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?▼
The cast of The Long, Hot Summer includes Paul Newman as Ben Quick, Joanne Woodward as Clara Varner, Anthony Franciosa as Jody Varner, Orson Welles as Will Varner, Lee Remick as Eula Varner and more.
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