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The Long Hot Summer 1985

Runtime

400 mins

Language

English

English

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a Mississippi town, patriarch Will Varner sees him as the ideal heir to the family’s lumber business, preferring Ben over his son Jody. Determined, Will pushes Ben toward marrying his daughter Clara. Clara is hesitant, and Jody realizes Ben’s presence threatens his future in the firm.

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a Mississippi town, patriarch Will Varner sees him as the ideal heir to the family’s lumber business, preferring Ben over his son Jody. Determined, Will pushes Ben toward marrying his daughter Clara. Clara is hesitant, and Jody realizes Ben’s presence threatens his future in the firm.

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Cars Featured in The Long Hot Summer

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Cadillac

1976

Eldorado

Chevrolet

1980

C/K-Series

Chevrolet

1981

K-Series

Dodge

1972

D/W-Series

Ford

1983

Econoline

Ford

1965

F-Series

Ford

1973

F-Series

Ford

1979

Fairmont

Ford

1981

Fairmont Futura

Ford

1964

Galaxie 500

The Long Hot Summer Themes and Keywords

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The Long Hot Summer Other Names and Titles

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