The Long Hot Summer

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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!

Limited Series 1985 · 2 eps · ★ 5.5 · Drama

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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.

Directed by Stuart Cooper · Written by Dennis Turner

Network: NBC

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Jason Robards Will Varner
Judith Ivey Noel Varner
Cybill Shepherd Eula Varner
Ava Gardner Minnie Littlejohn
William Russ Jody Varner
Wings Hauser Wilson Mahood
Stephen Davies Alan Stewart
Alexandra Johnson Mrs. Stewart
Albert Hall Armistead Howlett
William Forsythe Isaac
James Gammon Billy Quick

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