The Long, Hot Summer
movie

The people of Faulkner...the language of Faulkner...the world of Faulkner!
Released May 17, 1958
Genres:
Overview
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Cast

Paul Newman
as
Ben Quick

Joanne Woodward
as
Clara Varner

Anthony Franciosa
as
Jody Varner

Orson Welles
as
Will Varner

Lee Remick
as
Eula Varner

Angela Lansbury
as
Minnie Littlejohn

Richard Anderson
as
Alan Stewart

Sarah Marshall
as
Agnes Stewart

Mabel Albertson
as
Elizabeth Stewart

J. Pat O'Malley
as
Ratliff

Bill Walker
as
Lucius

Robert Adler
as
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
Crew

Martin Ritt
as
Director
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Lionel Newman
as
Conductor
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L.B. Abbott
as
Special Effects
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Eli Dunn
as
Assistant Director

William Faulkner
as
Short Story

Alex North
as
Original Music Composer

Sammy Cahn
as
Lyricist

Jimmie Rodgers
as
Vocals
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Charles LeMaire
as
Wardrobe Designer
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Leonard Doss
as
Other

Jerry Wald
as
Producer
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Joseph LaShelle
as
Director of Photography