The Long, Hot Summer 1958

Synopsis

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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Cast

• Paul Newman Ben Quick
• Joanne Woodward Clara Varner
• Anthony Franciosa Jody Varner
• Orson Welles Will Varner
• Lee Remick Eula Varner
• Angela Lansbury Minnie Littlejohn
• Richard Anderson Alan Stewart
• Sarah Marshall Agnes Stewart
• Mabel Albertson Elizabeth Stewart
• J. Pat O'Malley Ratliff

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