Summer and Smoke

"In the heat of summer... the smoke of desire..."

Apr 11 1962 Approved 1h 58m
Drama, Romance

In a small Mississippi town in 1916, an eccentric spinster battles her romantic yearnings for the randy boy next door.

Plot

Since childhood, spinster Alma Winemiller has loved handsome young Dr. John Buchanan, Jr.. But John has fallen hard for Rosa Zacharias, the town's sultry vamp, and descends into a seamy nightlife while ignoring Alma's dreams of romance and possible marriage.

Written by

Tennessee Williams, James Poe, Meade Roberts

Directed by

Peter Glenville

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Hal Wallis Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 4 wins & 10 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,123
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA