About this movie
Jacko, a respected union man, is fighting for the promotion of a Jamaican colleague to chargehand, but when his daughter brings home her black boyfriend, he realises that racial prejudice is rife within his own home. This powerful drama exposes the deep-seated racial tensions hidden in British family life during the late 1950s. Written for the stage by Unity Theatre's Ted Willis, this television recording was filmed a few weeks after the play's successful West End run, and most of the stage cast repeat their roles here, including the terrific John Slater, Andree Melly and Lloyd Reckord. The drama's interracial kiss is probably the first to be shown on British TV.
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Quick facts
Year
1959
Runtime
1h 22m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 9.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Drama, Romance, TV Movie
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Language
EN
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Questions about Hot Summer Night
How long is Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night has a runtime of 1h 22m (1 hour and 22 minutes).
Who directed Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night was directed by Ted Kotcheff and released in 1959.
What genre is Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night is a Drama, Romance, TV Movie film (1959).
Who stars in Hot Summer Night?
The cast of Hot Summer Night includes John Slater, Lloyd Reckord, Ruth Dunning, Scott Harrold, Joyce Howard.
What is the TMDB rating for Hot Summer Night?
Hot Summer Night has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
