About:
An accused conman arrives in a small Mississippi town and becomes involved with a prominent family. The film was based in part on three works by William Faulkner.
Trivia:
The film reestablished the career of director Martin Ritt, who had been on the blacklist for most of the decade for alleged associations with communists.
The Long, Hot Summer Cast
Orson Welles
Broadcaster Director Actor
Paul Newman
American Actor Director
Angela Lansbury
Actress Singer Television Produc
Joanne Woodward
Actress Producer
Anthony Franciosa
Actor
Mabel Albertson
American Actor
Charlie Cho
Hong Kong Actor
Gerd Natschinski
Sound
Richard Anderson
Film Television Actor