Night of the Big Heat
“Searing Terror! Burning In Its Intensity!”
Synopsis
While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Night of the Big Heat 1967 Trailer HDOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-17
Top Cast
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Christopher Lee
Godfrey Hanson
Patrick Allen
Jeff Callum
Peter Cushing
Dr. Vernon Stone
Jane Merrow
Angela Roberts
Sarah Lawson
Frankie Callum
William Lucas
Ken Stanley
Kenneth Cope
Tinker Mason
Percy Herbert
Gerald Foster
Thomas Heathcote
Bob Hayward
Anna Turner
Stella Hayward
Jack Bligh
Ben Siddle
Sydney Bromley
Old Tramp
Barry Halliday
Radar Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Liles
- Original Score
- Malcolm Lockyer
- Original Title
- Night of the Big Heat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Planet Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Ronald Liles, John Lymington
Malcolm Lockyer
Reginald H. Wyer
Rod Nelson-Keys
Tom Blakeley
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Ronald Liles
Screenplay
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Tom Blakeley
Producer
Rod Nelson-Keys
Editor
Malcolm Lockyer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Big Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of the Big Heat about?
While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.
Who directed Night of the Big Heat?
Night of the Big Heat was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Night of the Big Heat?
The principal cast of Night of the Big Heat includes Christopher Lee, Patrick Allen, Peter Cushing, Jane Merrow, Sarah Lawson.
When was Night of the Big Heat released and how long is it?
Night of the Big Heat was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Big Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Big Heat was composed by Malcolm Lockyer.
Is Night of the Big Heat based on a book or true story?
Night of the Big Heat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Lymington".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Big Heat?
Night of the Big Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).