The Long Hot Summer 1985
What is The Long Hot Summer?
The Long Hot Summer is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 200 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 1985
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 2 episodes and an average 200-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Long Hot Summer is a television series first released in 1985. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 2 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A drifter becomes the town’s unexpected heir, sparking love and rivalry.”
- Don Johnson leads with charisma
- Atmospheric Mississippi setting
- Enticing love triangle
- As a TV movie, its scope is limited
- Pacing may feel slower than modern series
Watch it if you enjoy moody Southern romances with family power struggles.
The romantic drama’s mild tension makes it suitable for mature teens and adults.
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Is The Long Hot Summer a series or a film?
The Long Hot Summer (1985) is a made‑for‑television romantic drama film.
Who stars in the 1985 version?
The film stars Don Johnson in the lead role.
What is the basic premise?
A drifter named Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town where the patriarch pushes him toward marrying his daughter, sparking rivalry with his son.
Is it related to an earlier movie?
Yes, it is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romantic drama set in the American South.
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