Hot Summer Night
“Hot with the blast of gunfire!”
Synopsis
An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Top Cast
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Leslie Nielsen
William Joel Partain
Colleen Miller
Irene Partain
Edward Andrews
Deputy Lou Follett
Jay C. Flippen
Oren Kobble
James Best
Kermit
Paul Richards
Elly Horn
Robert J. Wilke
Tom Ellis (as Robert Wilke)
Claude Akins
Truck Driver
Marianne Stewart
Ruth Childers
Leslie Parrish
Hazel
Helen Kleeb
Helpful Woman at Hotel
Barbara Lang
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Hot Summer Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Friedkin
Morton S. Fine, David Friedkin, Edwin P. Hicks
André Previn
Harold J. Marzorati
Ben Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Harold J. Marzorati
Director of Photography
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Ben Lewis
Editor
Morton S. Fine
Screenplay
David Friedkin
Screenplay
David Friedkin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Summer Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Summer Night about?
An out-of-work reporter (Leslie Nielsen) seeks out a bank robber, and his bride (Colleen Miller) has to rescue him.
Who directed Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night was directed by David Friedkin.
Who stars in Hot Summer Night?
The principal cast of Hot Summer Night includes Leslie Nielsen, Colleen Miller, Edward Andrews, Jay C. Flippen, James Best.
When was Hot Summer Night released and how long is it?
Hot Summer Night was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Hot Summer Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Summer Night was composed by André Previn.