Plot — What is Hot Summer Night about?
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
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 82 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Hot Summer Night — FAQ
Is Hot Summer Night worth watching? Hot Summer Night holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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. Thi
Who directed Hot Summer Night? Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Who is in the cast of Hot Summer Night? It stars John Slater, Lloyd Reckord, Ruth Dunning, Scott Harrold, Joyce Howard, Andrée Melly and more.
Where can I stream Hot Summer Night? Streaming availability for Hot Summer Night is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Hot Summer Night release? It released in 1959.
