L.A. Heat
“A gun, a badge and the laws of chance.”
Synopsis
An L.A. vice cop is on the hunt for a drug dealer, but the mission turns deadly when his partner is murdered.
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L.A. Heat (1989) HQ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Merhi
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles T. Kanganis
- Original Score
- John Gonzalez
- Original Title
- L.A. Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $175K
- Production Studios
- PM Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Merhi
Charles T. Kanganis
John Gonzalez
Richard Pepin
Paul G. Volk
Joseph Merhi, Richard Pepin
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Merhi
Director
Joseph Merhi
Producer
Paul G. Volk
Editor
Richard Pepin
Producer
Richard Pepin
Director of Photography
Charles T. Kanganis
Writer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About L.A. Heat
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What is L.A. Heat about?
An L.A. vice cop is on the hunt for a drug dealer, but the mission turns deadly when his partner is murdered.
Who directed L.A. Heat?
L.A. Heat was directed by Joseph Merhi.
Who stars in L.A. Heat?
The principal cast of L.A. Heat includes Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Jim Brown, Kevin Benton, Myles Thoroughgood, Trish Johnson.
When was L.A. Heat released and how long is it?
L.A. Heat was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for L.A. Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for L.A. Heat was composed by John Gonzalez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for L.A. Heat?
L.A. Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).