The Long, Hot Summer
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Release Year
1958
Runtime
115 min
Audience Score
7.1
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
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The Long, Hot Summer is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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