Red Heat
“A group of film makers in Las Vegas and get caught up in a bizarre mystery.”
Synopsis
Cindy Lou Sutters casts a striking redhead she dubs Red Heat to star in her latest movie. After Red Heat catches her boyfriend with another woman, she goes crazy and stabs him to death. Red Heat proceeds to embark on a murderous spree throughout Las Vegas. Sutters recasts the lead for her feature and gets down to the basics of making the movie. Meanwhile, a thief on a motorcycle robs everyone he encounters.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Lovey Goldmine
Mary (Red Heat)
Carolyn Brandt
Cindy Lou Sutters (uncredited) (voice)
Pierre Agostino
Mary's Boyfriend
Rik Taziner
Herb aka Habib (uncredited) (voice)
Devon Mayer
Sherry - Orange Bikini (uncredited) (archive footage)
Jim Mayer
Guy with Sherry (uncredited) (archive footage)
Anna Leeds
Joan Woodman
Lenore Swink
Liz Swanson
Margaret Nash
Rita Cummings
Eddie Bach
Frank Margello
Harry Moran
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Dennis Steckler, Richard Kornbacher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Dennis Steckler
- Original Title
- Red Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Dennis Steckler, Richard Kornbacher
Ray Dennis Steckler
Hans B. Anderson
Hans B. Anderson
Ray Dennis Steckler
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Dennis Steckler
Director
Richard Kornbacher
Director
Ray Dennis Steckler
Writer
Ray Dennis Steckler
Producer
Hans B. Anderson
Director of Photography
Hans B. Anderson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Heat
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What is Red Heat about?
Cindy Lou Sutters casts a striking redhead she dubs Red Heat to star in her latest movie. After Red Heat catches her boyfriend with another woman, she goes crazy and stabs him to death. Red Heat proceeds to embark on a murderous spree throughout Las Vegas. Sutters recasts the lead for her feature and gets down to the basics of making the movie. Meanwhile, a thief on a motorcycle robs everyone he encounters.
Who directed Red Heat?
Red Heat was directed by Ray Dennis Steckler, Richard Kornbacher.
Who stars in Red Heat?
The principal cast of Red Heat includes Lovey Goldmine, Carolyn Brandt, Pierre Agostino, Rik Taziner, Devon Mayer.
When was Red Heat released and how long is it?
Red Heat was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Heat?
Red Heat holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).