The Long, Hot Summer

1958 · directed by Martin Ritt

Rating

77/100

Hit

no

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

The Long, Hot Summer (1958), directed by Martin Ritt, rates 77/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Paul Newman
• Orson Welles
• Angela Lansbury

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