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The Long, Hot Summer

The Long, Hot Summer

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The Long, Hot Summer

The Long, Hot Summer

1958

1h 55m

Status

Released

Release

May 17, 1958

Runtime

1h 55m

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Storyline

"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.

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Details

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 55m
Release Date: May 17, 1958
Languages: English
Spanish
Director: Martin Ritt
Production: Jerry Wald Productions
20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Ben Quick

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Clara Varner

Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Jody Varner

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Will Varner

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Eula Varner

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Minnie Littlejohn

Richard Anderson

Richard Anderson

Alan Stewart

Sarah Marshall

Sarah Marshall

Agnes Stewart

Mabel Albertson

Mabel Albertson

Elizabeth Stewart

J. Pat O'Malley

J. Pat O'Malley

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