Heatwave
“One man. One woman. Caught together in the cold terror of...HEATWAVE”
Synopsis
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
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Heatwave TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$700K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$188K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.27x
-$512K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Stiles, Marc Rosenberg, Phillip Noyce, Tim Gooding
- Original Score
- Cameron Allan
- Original Title
- Heatwave
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $700K
- Worldwide Gross
- $188K
- Production Studios
- M & L Pty Limited, Preston Crothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Mark Stiles, Marc Rosenberg, Phillip Noyce, Tim Gooding
Cameron Allan
Vincent Monton
John Scott
Hilary Linstead
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Monton
Director of Photography
Cameron Allan
Original Music Composer
Mark Stiles
Screenplay
Marc Rosenberg
Screenplay
Hilary Linstead
Producer
Phillip Noyce
Screenplay
Tim Gooding
Screenplay
Phillip Noyce
Director
John Scott
Editor
Ross Major
Production Design
Terry Ryan
Costume Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
Who directed Heatwave?
Heatwave was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Heatwave?
The principal cast of Heatwave includes Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter, John Meillon.
When was Heatwave released and how long is it?
Heatwave was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Heatwave?
Heatwave had a reported production budget of $700K and grossed $188K at the worldwide box office (0.27 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Heatwave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heatwave was composed by Cameron Allan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heatwave?
Heatwave holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).