A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE LONG, HOT SUMMER” (1958)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Long, Hot Summer”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Martin Ritt’s “The Long, Hot Summer”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

When a sullen but self-confident drifter who’s an accused con man and barn burner arrives in a small Mississippi town and he quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners which stirs much conflict in the kinship.

Still image of filmmaker Martin Ritt.

STUDIO:

20th Century Fox Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Martin Ritt

CAST:

• Paul Newman … Ben Quick
• Orson Welles … Will Varner
• Joanne Woodward … Clara Varner