Hot Spell
1958, English. Directed by Daniel Mann.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Daniel MannDirector
- Shirley BoothAlma Duval
- Anthony QuinnJack Duval
- Shirley MacLaineVirginia Duval
- Earl HollimanBuddy Duval
- Eileen HeckartFan
- Clint KimbroughBilly Duval
- Warren StevensWyatt
- Jody LawranceDora May
- Harlan WardeHarry
- Valerie AllenRuby
- Stafford ReppBaggage Man (uncredited)
- Irene TedrowEssie Mae (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 May 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Poe
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What Hot Spell is based on
Hot Spell is adapted from a play or musical.
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Hot Spell runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Hot Spell isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 May 1958. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hot Spell?
If you liked Hot Spell, try Addicted, American Beauty, The Ledge.
Who directed Hot Spell?
Hot Spell (1958) was directed by Daniel Mann and stars Shirley Booth, Anthony Quinn, Shirley MacLaine.
What is Hot Spell based on?
Hot Spell is adapted from a play or musical.