The film was shot in Clinton and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in CinemaScope color, with a budget of US $1,645,000. A Southern Gothic story, Ritt decided to shoot it on location to capture the characteristics of the area, emphasizing the regional details. Ritt met leading actor Paul Newman while teaching at the Actors Studio. The rest of the main cast also consisted of former Actors Studio alumni, including Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa and Lee Remick.
where was the movie the long hot summer filmed
Clinton Baton Rouge, Louisiana