Heatwave!
“It's been 122 degrees for the last two weeks...the rivers are going dry...the power's been knocked out...a sweltering city is grinding to a halt...and for a man and his pregnant wife the worst is yet to come.”
Synopsis
A devastating heatwave hits the Los Angeles area and a young expecting couple try to evade it by escaping to a mountain resort town.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Heatwave TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-29
Top Cast
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Ben Murphy
Frank Taylor
Bonnie Bedelia
Laura Taylor
Lew Ayres
Dr. Grayson
David Huddleston
Arnold Brady
John Anderson
Toler
Dana Elcar
Prescott
Robert Hogan
Harry Powers
Janit Baldwin
Susan
Lionel Johnston
Jerry
Clete Roberts
Newscaster
Joseph V. Perry
Counterman
Naomi Stevens
Lady in Laundromat
Don Mantooth
Ambulance Attendant
Robert DoQui
Offical
Richard Bull
Health Department Official
Stuart Nisbet
Doctor
Christine Bennett
Secretary
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert F. Solow, Peter Allan Fields, Mark Weingart
- Original Score
- Fred Steiner
- Original Title
- Heatwave!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Herbert F. Solow, Peter Allan Fields, Mark Weingart
Fred Steiner
Enzo A. Martinelli
Doug Young, J. Terry Williams
Herbert F. Solow, Harve Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert F. Solow
Producer
Doug Young
Editor
Jerry Jameson
Director
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Fred Steiner
Original Music Composer
Enzo A. Martinelli
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heatwave!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heatwave! about?
A devastating heatwave hits the Los Angeles area and a young expecting couple try to evade it by escaping to a mountain resort town.
Who directed Heatwave!?
Heatwave! was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Heatwave!?
The principal cast of Heatwave! includes Ben Murphy, Bonnie Bedelia, Lew Ayres, David Huddleston, John Anderson.
When was Heatwave! released and how long is it?
Heatwave! was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Heatwave!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heatwave! was composed by Fred Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heatwave!?
Heatwave! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).