Hot Spell (1958)
Passions explode in that hot-blooded southern town!
Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
Director: Daniel Mann, George Cukor
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: May 21, 1958
Cast
- Shirley Booth - Alma Duval
- Anthony Quinn - Jack Duval
- Shirley MacLaine - Virginia Duval
- Earl Holliman - Buddy Duval
- Eileen Heckart - Fan
- Clint Kimbrough - Billy Duval
- Warren Stevens - Wyatt
- Jody Lawrance - Dora May
- Harlan Warde - Harry
- Valerie Allen - Ruby
Screenplay
- James Poe (Screenplay)
- Lonnie Coleman (Novel)
Music: Alex North
Cinematography: Loyal Griggs
Production: Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Themes
Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
adultery, depression, husband wife relationship, based on play or musical, family relationships, dysfunctional marriage, unfaithfulness, extramarital affair
More Films by Director: Daniel Mann, George Cukor
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hot Spell about?
- Alma Duval, a middle-aged housewife, tries to hide how much she suffers from her husband's amorous excursions while trying to help her children solve their problems and doing her best to keep her family together as it's slowly falling apart. Meanwhile, daughter Virginia is dumped by her boyfriend because she cannot help him with his career. Her cheating husband's birthday party is approaching and many lines will be crossed after that event.
- Who directed Hot Spell?
- Hot Spell was directed by Daniel Mann, George Cukor.
- Who stars in Hot Spell?
- Hot Spell stars Shirley Booth, Anthony Quinn, Shirley MacLaine, Earl Holliman, Eileen Heckart, Clint Kimbrough.
- How long is Hot Spell?
- Hot Spell has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Hot Spell?
- Hot Spell is a Drama film.
- Where was Hot Spell produced?
- Hot Spell was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Hot Spell?
- The themes of Hot Spell include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.