Running Hot
“He had everything to gain... she had nothing to lose.”
Synopsis
A teen convicted of murdering his father escapes from authorities and heads for Arizona with a prostitute.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Griffiths
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Griffiths
- Original Score
- Al Capps
- Original Title
- Running Hot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Highroad
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Griffiths
Mark Griffiths
Al Capps
Tom Richmond
Andy Blumenthal
Zachary Feuer, David Calloway
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Griffiths
Writer
Zachary Feuer
Producer
Mark Griffiths
Director
David Calloway
Producer
Andy Blumenthal
Editor
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Running Hot.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Hot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running Hot about?
A teen convicted of murdering his father escapes from authorities and heads for Arizona with a prostitute.
Who directed Running Hot?
Running Hot was directed by Mark Griffiths.
Who stars in Running Hot?
The principal cast of Running Hot includes Eric Stoltz, Monica Carrico, Stuart Margolin, Virgil Frye, Richard Bradford.
When was Running Hot released and how long is it?
Running Hot was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Running Hot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running Hot was composed by Al Capps.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running Hot?
Running Hot holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).