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1958 · 1h 55m · Drama
TMDB 7.0/10 (229 votes)
Accused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.
Directed by Martin Ritt
Box office $4M worldwide
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Cast & crew
Martin RittDirector
Paul Newmanas Ben Quick
Joanne Woodwardas Clara Varner
Anthony Franciosaas Jody Varner
Orson Wellesas Will Varner
Lee Remickas Eula Varner
Angela Lansburyas Minnie Littlejohn
Richard Andersonas Alan Stewart
Sarah Marshallas Agnes Stewart
Mabel Albertsonas Elizabeth Stewart
J. Pat O'Malleyas Ratliff
Bill Walkeras Lucius
Robert Adleras Ambulance Driver (uncredited).jpg?width=400)
Val Averyas Wilk (uncredited)JJim Brandtas Linus Olds (uncredited)