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The Long, Hot Summer

1958

Martin Ritt

1958·Not Rated·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver

Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.

Cast

Paul Newman·Joanne Woodward·Anthony Franciosa·Orson Welles

Producers

Jerry Wald

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

1 win · 1 nomination

Wins (1)

Best Actor

Cannes Film Festival (1958)

Best Actor

Paul Newman

Nominations (1)

Festival Grand Prize

Cannes Film Festival (1958)

Palme d'Or

Martin Ritt