The Long, Hot Summer
Movie
1958
1 HOUR 55 MINS
Drama
A handsome vagabond returns to the Mississippi town his late father called home, but rumors of his dad’s pyromania follow him. His determination eventually wins over a civic leader, who decides he might be just the man for his daughter — much to the displeasure of his gutless son.
Cast & Crew
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
William Walker Lucius
Martin Ritt Director
William Faulkner Writer
Irving Ravetch Writer
Harriet Frank Writer
Jerry Wald Producer
Alex North Original Music
Joseph LaShelle Cinematography
Louis R. Loeffler Film Editing
Maurice Ransford Art Direction
Lyle R. Wheeler Art Direction
Eli Benneche Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
Adele Palmer Costume Design
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