Summer and Smoke
"In the heat of summer... the smoke of desire..."
Originally released in 1961. Summer and Smoke is a drama/romance film. directed by Peter Glenville.
Starring Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, and Rita Moreno
Synopsis
In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 16, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (27 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Harvey
as John Buchanan Jr.
Geraldine Page
as Alma Winemiller
Rita Moreno
as Rosa Zacharias
Una Merkel
as Mrs. Winemiller
John McIntire
as Dr. Buchanan
Thomas Gomez
as Papa Zacharias
Pamela Tiffin
as Nellie Ewell
Malcolm Atterbury
as Rev. Winemiller
Lee Patrick
as Mrs. Ewell
Max Showalter
as Roger Doremus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Hal Wallis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer and Smoke about?
In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.
Who directed Summer and Smoke?
Summer and Smoke was directed by Peter Glenville.
How long is Summer and Smoke?
Summer and Smoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Summer and Smoke released?
Summer and Smoke was released on November 16, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Summer and Smoke?
The main cast of Summer and Smoke includes Laurence Harvey, Geraldine Page, Rita Moreno, Una Merkel, John McIntire.