zoom_in Click to enlarge

The Long, Hot Summer

▲ ▼

description The Long, Hot Summer Overview

The Long, Hot Summer is a 1958 drama directed by Martin Ritt and based on William Faulkner’s works, including “The Hamlet.” The film features a cast including Paul Newman and draws thematic elements from Tennessee Williams' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." It explores the tensions of a Southern family during a protracted summer.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

info The Long, Hot Summer Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1958

help The Long, Hot Summer FAQ

Is The Long, Hot Summer based on a true story?

No, it is not a true story; the 1958 drama is heavily based on the classic literature of American author William Faulkner. The screenplay primarily adapts Faulkner's 1940 novel The Hamlet. It also draws thematic inspiration from his other works set in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County.

Who stars in The Long, Hot Summer?

The film features a stellar ensemble cast led by Paul Newman as the drifter Ben Quick and Joanne Woodward as Eula Varner. It also stars legendary actor Orson Welles as the domineering patriarch Will Varner. This film is famous for marking the beginning of the real-life romance between Newman and Woodward.

Who directed The Long, Hot Summer?

The movie was directed by Martin Ritt, an accomplished director known for working on socially conscious films. Ritt would go on to direct Paul Newman in several other successful projects, including Hud and Hombre. His direction brought the humid, oppressive heat of the Mississippi Delta vividly to life.

Did The Long, Hot Summer win any major awards?

While it was a commercial success and beloved by audiences, The Long, Hot Summer did not win any Academy Awards. Paul Newman did, however, win the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance. The film's lasting legacy is more tied to its place in 1950s Southern Gothic cinema.

swap_horiz

Looking for The Long, Hot Summer alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward