Chained Heat
“What these women did to get into prison is nothing compared to what they'll do to get out.”
Synopsis
After killing a man in a drunk driving accident, a young woman is sent to a prison where both the inmates and the corrupt leadership are violent and abusive.
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CHAINED HEAT - (1983) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-18
Top Cast
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Linda Blair
Carol Henderson
Sybil Danning
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John Vernon
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Monique Gabrielle
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Kate Vernon
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Dee Biederbeck
Bobbi
Nita Talbot
Kaufman
Louisa Moritz
Bubbles
Jennifer Ashley
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Jody Medford
Blue Eyes
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.92x
+$4.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Nicholas
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Nicholas, Aaron Butler
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- Chained Heat
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.1M
- Production Studios
- Heat GBR, Intercontinental, Jensen Farley Pictures, TAT Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Nicholas
Paul Nicholas, Aaron Butler
Joseph Conlan
Mac Ahlberg
Anthony DiMarco
Ernst Ritter von Theumer, Billy Fine, Monica Teuber, Hans-Christoph von Goetz, Lou Paciocco
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Nicholas
Screenplay
Aaron Butler
Screenplay
Paul Nicholas
Director
BJ Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
Billy Fine
Producer
Monica Teuber
Producer
Hans-Christoph von Goetz
Producer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chained Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chained Heat about?
After killing a man in a drunk driving accident, a young woman is sent to a prison where both the inmates and the corrupt leadership are violent and abusive.
Who directed Chained Heat?
Chained Heat was directed by Paul Nicholas.
Who stars in Chained Heat?
The principal cast of Chained Heat includes Linda Blair, Sybil Danning, John Vernon, Monique Gabrielle, Kate Vernon.
When was Chained Heat released and how long is it?
Chained Heat was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chained Heat?
Chained Heat had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $6.1M at the worldwide box office (4.92 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Chained Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chained Heat was composed by Joseph Conlan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chained Heat?
Chained Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).