The Long Hot Summer
“One woman's secret and another woman's love are all that can save him from a town's fury. Tonight, it's too hot to sleep!”
Series Overview
When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
200 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Sun, Oct 6, 1985
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
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THE LONG HOT SUMMER (1985) | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-16
Cast & Creators
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Don Johnson
Ben Quick
Jason Robards
Will Varner
Judith Ivey
Noel Varner
Cybill Shepherd
Eula Varner
Ava Gardner
Minnie Littlejohn
William Russ
Jody Varner
Wings Hauser
Wilson Mahood
Stephen Davies
Alan Stewart
Alexandra Johnson
Mrs. Stewart
Albert Hall
Armistead Howlett
William Forsythe
Isaac
James Gammon
Billy Quick
Rance Howard
Wilk
Bill Thurman
Houstin
Robert Wentz
Ratliff
Irma P. Hall
Cecilia Howlett
Joe Berryman
Deputy Hampton
Patricia Rendleman
Lisa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Cooper
William Faulkner, Rita Mae Brown, Dennis Turner
Charles Bernstein
Reed Smoot, Steve Yaconelli
Daniel T. Cahn
Dori Weiss, Leonard Hill, John Thomas Lenox
Department Leadership Roster
Shay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Reed Smoot
Director of Photography
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Jan Scott
Production Design
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Daniel T. Cahn
Editor
Dori Weiss
Producer
Rita Mae Brown
Writer
Dennis Turner
Writer
Stuart Cooper
Director
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What is The Long Hot Summer about?
When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.
How many seasons does The Long Hot Summer have?
The Long Hot Summer comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Long Hot Summer?
Key cast members in The Long Hot Summer include Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Judith Ivey, Cybill Shepherd, Ava Gardner.
Who created or directed The Long Hot Summer?
The Long Hot Summer was developed and directed by Stuart Cooper.