Top Cast
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Lori Singer
Roxy Walston
Anthony Edwards
Aaron Walston
Bruce Abbott
Jack Ruffin
Kathy Bates
Ruth
Clu Gulager
Will Stanton
Jessie Kent
Baby
Noble Willingham
Strother
Nesbitt Blaisdell
Bass
Matt Almond
Neb
Jane Cecil
Georgeanna
Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Aunt Patty
Jessica Leigh Mann
Callie
Michael Mattick
Raider
Dorothy McGuire
Narrator
Conrad McLaren
Mr. Tatie
Julia Beals Williams
Old Mama
Charmaine Mancil
Gyp
Chris Bass-Randolph
Estelle
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 30, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michie Gleason
- Screenplay & Story
- Michie Gleason, Louise Shivers
- Original Score
- Richard Stone
- Original Title
- Summer Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michie Gleason
Michie Gleason, Louise Shivers
Richard Stone
Elliot Davis
Mary Bauer
William Tennant, Michael Rosenblatt, Thomas Coleman
Department Leadership Roster
Michie Gleason
Director
Mary Bauer
Editor
Marcia Hinds
Production Design
William Tennant
Producer
Tony Marando
Costume Design
Michie Gleason
Writer
Elliot Davis
Director of Photography
Richard Stone
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Summer Heat.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Summer Heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer Heat about?
The young wife of a tobacco farmer falls in love with their handsome hired hand.
Who directed Summer Heat?
Summer Heat was directed by Michie Gleason.
Who stars in Summer Heat?
The principal cast of Summer Heat includes Lori Singer, Anthony Edwards, Bruce Abbott, Kathy Bates, Clu Gulager.
When was Summer Heat released and how long is it?
Summer Heat was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer Heat was composed by Richard Stone.
Is Summer Heat based on a book or true story?
Summer Heat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louise Shivers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer Heat?
Summer Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).