The Long Hot Summer

The Long Hot Summer The Long Hot Summer is a 1985 American made-for-television drama film directed by Stuart Cooper. It is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name, which was based on works by William Faulkner, including the novel The Hamlet. The film stars Don Johnson, Cybill Shepherd, Ava Gardner, Jason Robards, and Judith Ivey. It was produced as a television miniseries and originally aired on NBC on October 6 and 7, 1985.