Review of The Long, Hot Summer (1958) by Patricia A — 01 Aug 2007

Classic 50's movie... the two leads ended up as one of Hollywood's longest married couples!

This review of The Long, Hot Summer (1958) was written by Patricia A on 01 Aug 2007.

The Long, Hot Summer has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tim S (2,419) on 25 Sep 2009

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By Richard S (2,067) on 24 Nov 2009

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By Scott S (1,964) on 05 Oct 2009

THE LONG. HOT SUMMER sizzles. Sparks fly between Newman and bride to be Woodward, whose reticence to like Newman is all too apparent…

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By Amanda W (671) on 27 Apr 2010

This world is made of meat eaters, miss clara, take it raw, take raw Best movie I've seen in a long time, stimulating, sexual tension and fantastic…

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By Sherief Z (48) on 11 May 2010

I liked the way Welles and Newman had chosen to talk to each other in their scenes…

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By Shaye B (3) on 27 Feb 2009

This movie was hotter than hot! I love William Faulkner's' writing. Welles is amazing and the heat between Quick and Sister is incendiary! 10/10…

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