Breaking Bad
2008 · Drama · Crime
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TV series / 1985
The Long Hot Summer
Episode directors
Stuart Cooper
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.
The story
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.
The seasons
Season 1
Miniseries
Season details
Remake of classic film
Cast
Don JohnsonBen Quick
Jason RobardsWill Varner
Judith IveyNoel Varner
Cybill ShepherdEula Varner
Ava GardnerMinnie Littlejohn
William RussJody Varner
Wings HauserWilson Mahood
Stephen DaviesAlan Stewart
Alexandra JohnsonMrs. Stewart
Albert HallArmistead Howlett
William ForsytheIsaac
James GammonBilly Quick
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