THE LONG HOT SUMMER


 "THE LONG HOT SUMMER"  (1958) 

MY THOUGHTS:
Paul Newman is an amazing actor. Joanne Woodward is an amazing actress. Together, and playing opposite each other, they come close to perfection. This is a great movie to discover great performances, including those of the supporting cast, who are just as good as the two leads. It also has an intriguing storyline and is written quite well. It is more than "worth a watch." It is worth a serious viewing.

SYNOPSIS:
"Handsome vagabond Ben Quick returns to the Mississippi town his late father called home, but rumors of his dad's pyromaniac tendencies follow him as soon as he sets foot there. The proud young man's determination eventually wins over civic leader Will Varner, who decides Ben might be just the man for his daughter, Clara -- much to the displeasure of Will's gutless son and Clara's society boyfriend."

STARRING:
Paul Newman, Orson Welles, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Richard Anderson and Lee Remick

SCREENPLAY:
William Faulkner, Harriet Frank Jr. and Irving Ravetch; adapted from a story by William Faulkner.

DIRECTOR:
Martin Ritt

AWARDS:
It was nominated for six (6) awards, by various entities, and won two (2) of them; one of which went to Paul Newman for "Best Male Actor" at the Cannes Film Festival.

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