The Long Hot Summer(1985)
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!
The Long Hot Summer Synopsis
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.
The Long Hot Summer (1985) is a drama series that premiered on October 6, 1985, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Judith Ivey and Cybill Shepherd. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1985-10-06
- Last aired:
- 1985-10-07
- Producers:
- Leonard Hill, John Thomas Lenox
The Long Hot Summer (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Long Hot Summer before you start streaming.
The Long Hot Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Johnson
as Ben Quick
Jason Robards
as Will Varner
Judith Ivey
as Noel Varner
Cybill Shepherd
as Eula Varner
Ava Gardner
as Minnie Littlejohn
William Russ
as Jody Varner
Wings Hauser
as Wilson Mahood
Stephen Davies
as Alan Stewart
- Alexandra Johnson
Alexandra Johnson
as Mrs. Stewart
Albert Hall
as Armistead Howlett
William Forsythe
as Isaac
James Gammon
as Billy Quick
Key crew
Executive produced by Leonard Hill and John Thomas Lenox.
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The Long Hot Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Long Hot Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Long Hot Summer?
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The Long Hot Summer (1985) is available to stream on Magenta TV+. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Long Hot Summer are there?
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The Long Hot Summer has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on October 6, 1985.
Is The Long Hot Summer still running?
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No. The Long Hot Summer is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 7, 1985.
Who is in the cast of The Long Hot Summer?
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The Long Hot Summer (1985) stars Don Johnson, Jason Robards, Judith Ivey, Cybill Shepherd and Ava Gardner. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Long Hot Summer any good?
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The Long Hot Summer (1985) is rated 5.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Long Hot Summer trailer?
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The official The Long Hot Summer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.