Sunset Heat
“Sex. Money. Murder. It's a matter of degrees.”
Synopsis
A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.
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Midnight Heat - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-28
Top Cast
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Michael Paré
Eric Wright
Adam Ant
Danny Rollins
Dennis Hopper
Carl Madson
Daphne Ashbrook
Julie
Charlie Schlatter
David
Tracy Tweed
Lena
Little Richard
Brandon
Luca Bercovici
Det. Cook
Tony Todd
Drucker
Joe Lara
Todd
Julie Strain
Carl's Breakfast Girl / Silver Statuette
Tracy Dali
Carl's Pool Girl
Elena Sahagun
Brandon's Model
Cheryl Freeman
Policewoman
Stefanos Miltsakakis
Arch
Michael Talbott
Bartender
Cindy Valentine Leone
Holly
Dave Desrochers
Carl's Bodyguard
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Nicolella
- Screenplay & Story
- John Allen Nelson, Max Strom
- Original Score
- Jan Hammer
- Original Title
- Sunset Heat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Nicolella
John Allen Nelson, Max Strom
Jan Hammer
Charles Rosher Jr.
Christopher Koefoed
Lance King, John Michaels, Kandice King
Department Leadership Roster
John Nicolella
Director
Charles Rosher Jr.
Director of Photography
Lance King
Producer
Richard L. Johnson
Production Design
John Allen Nelson
Writer
Paris Libby
Costume Design
John Michaels
Producer
Christopher Koefoed
Editor
Kandice King
Producer
Max Strom
Writer
Jeff Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Jan Hammer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sunset Heat about?
A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.
Who directed Sunset Heat?
Sunset Heat was directed by John Nicolella.
Who stars in Sunset Heat?
The principal cast of Sunset Heat includes Michael Paré, Adam Ant, Dennis Hopper, Daphne Ashbrook, Charlie Schlatter.
When was Sunset Heat released and how long is it?
Sunset Heat was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunset Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunset Heat was composed by Jan Hammer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sunset Heat?
Sunset Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).