Heat
Synopsis
Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hallowell, Paul Morrissey
- Original Score
- John Cale
- Original Title
- Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Andy Warhol Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrissey
John Hallowell, Paul Morrissey
John Cale
Paul Morrissey
Lana Jokel, Jed Johnson
Andy Warhol
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrissey
Director
Paul Morrissey
Director of Photography
Andy Warhol
Producer
Lana Jokel
Editor
Jed Johnson
Editor
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 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Heat about?
Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.
Who directed Heat?
Heat was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Heat?
The principal cast of Heat includes Joe Dallesandro, Sylvia Miles, Andrea Feldman, Pat Ast, Eric Emerson.
When was Heat released and how long is it?
Heat was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heat was composed by John Cale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heat?
Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).