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The Long Hot Summer (1985)

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance
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Country: United States
Languages: English

Network: NBC
Runtime: 240 min.
Episode Runtime: 200 min.
Released: Oct. 6, 1985
Last Air Date: Oct. 7, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
poster

The Long Hot Summer (1985)

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.

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54
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trailer
Network: NBC
Runtime: 240 min.
Episode Runtime: 200 min.
Released: Oct. 6, 1985
Last Air Date: Oct. 7, 1985, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR

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