The Long, Hot Summer
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19581h 55m7.0(229 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) is a drama film directed by Martin Ritt. It stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, and Anthony Franciosa. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 229 votes.
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Director
Cast
Paul Newman
Ben Quick
Joanne Woodward
Clara Varner
Anthony Franciosa
Jody Varner
Orson Welles
Will Varner
Lee Remick
Eula Varner
Angela Lansbury
Minnie Littlejohn
Richard Anderson
Alan Stewart
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Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, and Orson Welles, and was directed by Martin Ritt.
How long is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.
When did The Long, Hot Summer come out?
The Long, Hot Summer was released in 1958.
What genre is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer is a drama film.
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The Long, Hot Summer holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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