Dead Heat
“All Bets Are Off.”
Synopsis
Boston cop Pally is forced into early retirement, putting a strain on his marriage. Pally's stepbrother, Ray, attempts to lift his spirits by tipping him off to a sure-bet racehorse. But their attempts to secure the champion equine are thwarted by a local mob boss, who steals the horse as repayment for a gambling debt. With their investment on the line, Pally and Ray become entangled in a web of underworld crime and murder.
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Top Cast
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Kiefer Sutherland
Pally
Anthony LaPaglia
Ray
Radha Mitchell
Charlotte
Lothaire Bluteau
Tony
Daniel Benzali
Frank Finnegan
Kay Panabaker
Sam
Denis Arndt
Ivan Barnes
Charles Martin Smith
Morty
Michael Benyaer
Man in Warehouse #1
Craig Veroni
Man in Warehouse #2
Gerald Paetz
Cadillac Man / Finnegan Thug # 1
Marco Roy
Cop #2
Gary Hetherington
Captain
Bill Whiting
Bartender
Frank Cassini
Manny
Alf Humphreys
Dr. Marchesi
Peter Flemming
Ted
Amy Adamson
Barnes' Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Malone
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Malone
- Original Score
- Patric Caird
- Original Title
- Dead Heat
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Cinelaw, Mooseface Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Malone
Mark Malone
Patric Caird
Ross W. Clarkson
Alison Grace
Peter Block, James A. Jusko, Eberhard Kayser, Rob Merilees, Mario Ohoven
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Malone
Director
Mark Malone
Writer
Owen Walstrom
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Block
Producer
Michael Ohoven
Producer
William Vince
Producer
Patricia Hargreaves
Costume Design
Alison Grace
Editor
Ross W. Clarkson
Director of Photography
John Ebden
Production Design
Patric Caird
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Heat
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What is Dead Heat about?
Boston cop Pally is forced into early retirement, putting a strain on his marriage. Pally's stepbrother, Ray, attempts to lift his spirits by tipping him off to a sure-bet racehorse. But their attempts to secure the champion equine are thwarted by a local mob boss, who steals the horse as repayment for a gambling debt. With their investment on the line, Pally and Ray become entangled in a web of underworld crime and murder.
Who directed Dead Heat?
Dead Heat was directed by Mark Malone.
Who stars in Dead Heat?
The principal cast of Dead Heat includes Kiefer Sutherland, Anthony LaPaglia, Radha Mitchell, Lothaire Bluteau, Daniel Benzali.
When was Dead Heat released and how long is it?
Dead Heat was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Heat was composed by Patric Caird.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Heat?
Dead Heat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).