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The Long, Hot Summer

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1958 · 115 min Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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

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Year 1958
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Martin Ritt
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (222 votes)

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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Martin Ritt

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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