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The Long, Hot Summer (1958) poster

Movie The Rerun: 1950s

The Long, Hot Summer

A drifter arrives in a Mississippi town and catches the eye of a powerful patriarch and his strong-willed daughter, upsetting the family.

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A drifter arrives in a Mississippi town and catches the eye of a powerful patriarch and his strong-willed daughter, upsetting the family.

Why watch Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward star in this Southern Gothic drawn from William Faulkner's writings, directed by Martin Ritt.

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Where can I watch The Long, Hot Summer?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for The Long, Hot Summer in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is The Long, Hot Summer about?
A drifter arrives in a Mississippi town and catches the eye of a powerful patriarch and his strong-willed daughter, upsetting the family.
Who is in the cast of The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer stars Orson Welles, Paul Newman, Angela Lansbury, Lee Remick and Anthony Franciosa.
Who directed The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer was directed by Martin Ritt.
When did The Long, Hot Summer come out?
The Long, Hot Summer was released on 1 January 1958.
How long is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer runs 115 minutes (1 h 55 min).

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