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DRAMA . 1958 . 1h 55m . English . 7.0/10

The Long, Hot Summer_

"The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!"

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

Starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa
7.0/10
Rating
1h 55m
Runtime
1958
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!

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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Cast
Paul Newman stars as Ben Quick in The Long, Hot Summer.
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Year context
The Long, Hot Summer was released 68 years ago in 1958.
Overview
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 is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 55m.

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Jerry Wald Productions 20th Century Fox

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (219 votes)
Popularity
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What is The Long, Hot Summer about?
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
How long is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?
The cast of The Long, Hot Summer includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles, Lee Remick.
What is the rating of The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 219 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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