Summer and Smoke(1961)
In the heat of summer... the smoke of desire...
Summer and Smoke Synopsis
In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.
Summer and Smoke (1961) is a drama and romance film directed by Peter Glenville, released on November 16, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno and Una Merkel. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Glenville
- Writers:
- Tennessee Williams, James Poe, Meade Roberts
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
- Status:
- Released
Summer and Smoke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laurence Harvey
as John Buchanan Jr.
Geraldine Page
as Alma Winemiller
Rita Moreno
as Rosa Zacharias
Una Merkel
as Mrs. Winemiller
John McIntire
as Dr. Buchanan
Thomas Gomez
as Papa Zacharias
Pamela Tiffin
as Nellie Ewell
Malcolm Atterbury
as Rev. Winemiller
Lee Patrick
as Mrs. Ewell
Max Showalter
as Roger Doremus
Earl Holliman
as Archie Kramer
Rico Alaniz
as Knife Thrower (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Glenville, written by Tennessee Williams, James Poe and Meade Roberts, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Summer and Smoke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 29 ratings.
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Summer and Smoke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Summer and Smoke online?
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Summer and Smoke (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Summer and Smoke?
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The main cast of Summer and Smoke (1961) includes Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno, Una Merkel and John McIntire. The film was directed by Peter Glenville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Summer and Smoke released?
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Summer and Smoke was released on November 16, 1961 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Summer and Smoke worth watching?
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Summer and Smoke (1961) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.