Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
“Detectives endure record-breaking heat while seeking a rapist/killer who assaulted a female officer during a stakeout.”
Synopsis
It is a very hot summer in the city as the well known detectives of the 87th Precinct investigate serial rapes and a mysterious homicide (which do not appear to be connected). The women getting raped appear to be raped by a rapist who has raped them earlier and who was not caught. Detective Eileen Burke, who is working together with detectives Carella, Meyer and Brown, goes undercover and pretends to be one of the women who was raped earlier in order to lure out the rapist. Her boyfriend, Det. Kling, is not happy with her assignment.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Barr
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Cohen
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Diana Kerew Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Barr
Larry Cohen
Patrick Williams
Malcolm Cross
Raúl Dávalos
Diana Kerew
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Barr
Director
Malcolm Cross
Director of Photography
Alistair MacRae
Production Design
Raúl Dávalos
Editor
Margaret Mohr
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave
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What is Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave about?
It is a very hot summer in the city as the well known detectives of the 87th Precinct investigate serial rapes and a mysterious homicide (which do not appear to be connected). The women getting raped appear to be raped by a rapist who has raped them earlier and who was not caught. Detective Eileen Burke, who is working together with detectives Carella, Meyer and Brown, goes undercover and pretends to be one of the women who was raped earlier in order to lure out the rapist. Her boyfriend, Det. Kling, is not happy with her assignment.
Who directed Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave was directed by Douglas Barr.
Who stars in Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave?
The principal cast of Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave includes Dale Midkiff, Erika Eleniak, Paul Ben-Victor, Paul Johansson, Michael Gross.
When was Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave released and how long is it?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave?
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).