As Summers Die
"Scott Glenn, Jamie Lee Curtis and Bette Davis Shine in a Powerful Drama!"
Originally released in 1986. As Summers Die is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Jean-Claude Tramont. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Scott Glenn, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Bette Davis
Synopsis
Set in a sleepy Southern Louisiana town in 1959, a lawyer, searches for justice as he volunteers to help a black woman whose property is being threatened by the Holts, the first family of the town, after she refuses to sell her valuable land.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Scott Glenn
as Willie Croft
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Whitsey Loftin
Bette Davis
as Hannah Loftin
John Randolph
as Augustus Tompkins
Ron O'Neal
as Daniel Backus
Bruce McGill
as V.D. Skinner
Richard Venture
as Brevard Holt
John McIntire
as Judge Dudley McCormack
Beah Richards
as Elvira Backus
Penny Fuller
as Marci Holt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HBO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is As Summers Die about?
Set in a sleepy Southern Louisiana town in 1959, a lawyer, searches for justice as he volunteers to help a black woman whose property is being threatened by the Holts, the first family of the town,...
Who directed As Summers Die?
As Summers Die was directed by Jean-Claude Tramont.
How long is As Summers Die?
As Summers Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was As Summers Die released?
As Summers Die was released on May 18, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in As Summers Die?
The main cast of As Summers Die includes Scott Glenn, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bette Davis, John Randolph, Ron O'Neal.