The Long, Hot Summer 1958
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What is The Long, Hot Summer?
The Long, Hot Summer is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- May 17, 1958
- Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Long, Hot Summer is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A charismatic conman woos a wealthy Southern family.”
- Atmospheric Southern setting
- Tense character intrigue
- Runtime approaches two hours
Watch it if you enjoy moody Southern dramas with charismatic antiheroes.
The film deals with mature themes of deception, making it suitable for adult viewers.
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When was The Long, Hot Summer released?
It was released in the United States on March 13, 1958.
What genre does the film belong to?
The Long, Hot Summer is classified as a drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is about one hour and fifty‑five minutes.
Who is the central character in the story?
The plot follows Ben Quick, an accused barn burner and conman.
Where does the story take place?
It is set in a small town in Mississippi.
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