The Long, Hot Summer (1958)
The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!
1958 · NR · 1h 55m · Drama
Genres: Drama
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Director: Martin Ritt
Writers: Irving Ravetch, William Faulkner, Harriet Frank Jr.
Music by: Alex North
Cinematography: Joseph LaShelle
Editor: Louis R. Loeffler
Box office: $4M · Budget: $2M · Rated 7/10 by 229 viewers
Cast
Paul Newman as Ben QuickJoanne Woodward as Clara VarnerAnthony Franciosa as Jody VarnerOrson Welles as Will VarnerLee Remick as Eula VarnerAngela Lansbury as Minnie LittlejohnRichard Anderson as Alan StewartSarah Marshall as Agnes StewartMabel Albertson as Elizabeth StewartJ. Pat O'Malley as RatliffBill Walker as LuciusRobert Adler as Ambulance Driver (uncredited)More like this
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