Ardent Summer (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1973, Ardent Summer is a drama and western film directed by Armando Bó, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Barbara is a sexy stripper, but she is dedicated to her husband. When a rich and above-the-law land-owner orders the murder of her husband to get her, she plans, and conducts, deadly revenge. She starts by intriguing between the rich man and his sons, who also had abused her, so that he has two of them killed, and then she sets out against the actual killers, shooting them herself, and leaving the old lecher and his older son to the last. The final confrontation has some surprises, though.
Who’s in it. Ardent Summer stars Isabel Sarli as Barbara, Víctor Bó as Land owner's older son, Armando Bó as Barbara's husband and Jorge Barreiro as Land owner's son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ardent Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ardent Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ardent Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ardent Summer (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ardent Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ardent Summer worth watching?
- Ardent Summer holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ardent Summer?
- Ardent Summer stars Isabel Sarli, Víctor Bó, Armando Bó, Jorge Barreiro and Juan José Miguez.
- When was Ardent Summer released?
- Ardent Summer was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.