Hot Summer Night
Originally released in 1959. Hot Summer Night is a drama/romance film. directed by Ted Kotcheff. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Slater, Lloyd Reckord, and Ruth Dunning
Synopsis
Jacko, a respected union man, is fighting for the promotion of a Jamaican colleague to chargehand, but when his daughter brings home her black boyfriend, he realises that racial prejudice is rife within his own home. This powerful drama exposes the deep-seated racial tensions hidden in British family life during the late 1950s. Written for the stage by Unity Theatre's Ted Willis, this television recording was filmed a few weeks after the play's successful West End run, and most of the stage cast repeat their roles here, including the terrific John Slater, Andree Melly and Lloyd Reckord. The drama's interracial kiss is probably the first to be shown on British TV.
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- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hot Summer Night about?
Jacko, a respected union man, is fighting for the promotion of a Jamaican colleague to chargehand, but when his daughter brings home her black boyfriend, he realises that racial prejudice is rife w...
Who directed Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night was directed by Ted Kotcheff.
How long is Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Hot Summer Night released?
Hot Summer Night was released on February 1, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hot Summer Night?
The main cast of Hot Summer Night includes John Slater, Lloyd Reckord, Ruth Dunning, Scott Harrold, Joyce Howard.