The Long, Hot Summer poster

The Long, Hot Summer

19581h 55mDrama
directed by Martin Ritt

“The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!”

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7 / 10
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7.3 / 10
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Synopsis

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

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
Sarah Marshall·Agnes Stewart
Mabel Albertson·Elizabeth Stewart
J. Pat O'Malley·Ratliff