Taking the Heat
“One cop. One witness. One chance to survive.”
Synopsis
When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.
Top Cast
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Tony Goldwyn
Michael
Lynn Whitfield
Carolyn Hunter
George Segal
Kepler
Will Patton
Hadley
Peter Boyle
Judge
Joe Grifasi
Lou Valentine
Alan Arkin
Tommy Canard
Greg Germann
Asst. D.A. Kennedy
Rachel York
Susan
Alex Carter
Muff
Eddie Mekka
Barbaro
Paul Lazar
Chucky
Frankie Crocker
Disc Jockey
Marco Bianco
Hood #3
John Stoneham Sr.
Hood #4
Philip Williams
Hoffman
Marvin Ishmael
Store Owner
Jim Walton
Bailiff
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Taking the Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Viacom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Mankiewicz
Dan Gordon, Gary Hoffman
Patrick Williams
Robert M. Stevens
Edward M. Abroms
Gary Hoffman, Neal Israel, Frederick Schneier
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Mankiewicz
Director
Dan Gordon
Screenplay
Gary Hoffman
Producer
Neal Israel
Producer
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Susan Longmire
Production Design
Maya Mani
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taking the Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taking the Heat about?
When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.
Who directed Taking the Heat?
Taking the Heat was directed by Tom Mankiewicz.
Who stars in Taking the Heat?
The principal cast of Taking the Heat includes Tony Goldwyn, Lynn Whitfield, George Segal, Will Patton, Peter Boyle.
When was Taking the Heat released and how long is it?
Taking the Heat was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Taking the Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taking the Heat was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Taking the Heat?
Taking the Heat holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).