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The Long, Hot Summer

NR19581h 55mMartin Ritt
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 85%

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"The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!"

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Drama
Small TownBased On Novel Or BookArranged MarriageHost FamilyFamily RelationshipsSexual TensionArsonClass DifferencesFalse AccusationsArsonist

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What is The Long, Hot Summer (1958) 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 stars in The Long, Hot Summer?

The Long, Hot Summer stars Paul Newman (Ben Quick), Joanne Woodward (Clara Varner), Anthony Franciosa (Jody Varner), Orson Welles (Will Varner), Lee Remick (Eula Varner). The film was directed by Martin Ritt.

How long is The Long, Hot Summer?

The Long, Hot Summer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1958. It is rated NR.

Is The Long, Hot Summer worth watching?

The Long, Hot Summer holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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