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The Long, Hot Summer

1958•1h 55m•★ 7.0•Released

Drama

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

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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.

Movie details

Release date: 1958
Runtime: 1h 55m
Genres: Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Martin Ritt
Production: Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
Budget: $1,600,000
Revenue: $3,500,000

Cast

Portrait of Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Ben Quick

Portrait of Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Clara Varner

Portrait of Anthony Franciosa

Anthony Franciosa

Jody Varner

Portrait of Orson Welles

Orson Welles

Will Varner

Portrait of Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Eula Varner

Portrait of Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Minnie Littlejohn

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