The Long, Hot Summer

Where to Watch The Long, Hot Summer (1958) (Legally)

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May 17, 1958 US 115 min NR
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1958).

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 115 minutes.

Cast highlights include Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

small town, based on novel or book, arranged marriage, host family, family relationships, sexual tension, arson, class differences, false accusations, arsonist, sexual repression, overbearing father

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Paul Newman
as Ben Quick
Joanne Woodward
as Clara Varner
Anthony Franciosa
as Jody Varner
Orson Welles
as Will Varner
Lee Remick
as Eula Varner
Angela Lansbury
as Minnie Littlejohn
Richard Anderson
as Alan Stewart
Sarah Marshall
as Agnes Stewart
Mabel Albertson
as Elizabeth Stewart