Hot Spell
“Passions explode in that hot-blooded southern town!”
Synopsis
Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
Top Cast
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Shirley Booth
Alma Duval
Anthony Quinn
Jack Duval
Shirley MacLaine
Virginia Duval
Earl Holliman
Buddy Duval
Eileen Heckart
Fan
Clint Kimbrough
Billy Duval
Warren Stevens
Wyatt
Jody Lawrance
Dora May
Harlan Warde
Harry
Valerie Allen
Ruby
Stafford Repp
Baggage Man (uncredited)
Irene Tedrow
Essie Mae (uncredited)
Bill Walker
Attendant (uncredited)
Anthony Jochim
Preacher (uncredited)
Elsie Weller
Librarian (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- James Poe
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Hot Spell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Mann
James Poe, Lonnie Coleman
Alex North
Loyal Griggs
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Daniel Mann
Director
Edith Head
Costume Design
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
James Poe
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hot Spell.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Spell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Spell about?
Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
Who directed Hot Spell?
Hot Spell was directed by Daniel Mann.
Who stars in Hot Spell?
The principal cast of Hot Spell includes Shirley Booth, Anthony Quinn, Shirley MacLaine, Earl Holliman, Eileen Heckart.
When was Hot Spell released and how long is it?
Hot Spell was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Spell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Spell was composed by Alex North.
Is Hot Spell based on a book or true story?
Hot Spell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lonnie Coleman".