Heat (1987)

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Burt Reynolds stars as the bitter bodyguard and degenerate gambler Mex in this uneven action film. He wakes up hungover, vowing to rekindle his dream of leaving Las Vegas for good if he can just raise enough money. Mex divides his time working for the low-key millionaire Cyrus Kinnick (Peter MacNicol) at the casino and moonlighting as a paid enforcer. When Mex's pretty neighbor Holly (Karen Young) is attacked by a quartet of perverted thugs, Mex goes after gang leader Danny DeMarco (Neill Barry) and company. The feature was continually plagued by production problems, with three uncredited directors employed in addition to R.M. Richards. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Starring:: Burt Reynolds, Karen Young, (more)

Director(s):: Dick Richards, Dick Richards, (more)

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Heat

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 92 mins

Complete Cast of Heat

Burt Reynolds - Nick Mex Escalante
Peter MacNicol - Cyrus Kinnick
Neill Barry - Danny DeMarco
Wendell Burton - Osgood
Richard Pagano
Paula Herold
Pete Koch - Tiel
Joey Villa - Himself
Deborah Rush - D.D.

Karen Young - Holly
Howard Hesseman - Pinchus Zion
Diana Scarwid - Cassie
Joanne Jackson - Millicent
Joseph E. Bernard - Pit Boss
Alfie Wise - Felix
Joe Mascolo - Baby
Robert Vento - Bartender

Director(s):: Dick Richards, Dick Richards

Writer(s):: William Goldman

Producer(s):: Elliott Kastner, Keith Rotman, Georges Pappas

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)

Categories:: Action / Adventure

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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	Damon O.

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A blend of drama and action. Karen Young & Peter MacNicol give good supporting performances. Tame compared to the action films today but overall a good movie. If you're a Burt Reynolds fan then check it out.

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	Sally G.

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This is what is called a 'gem'. I'd put this with Carpenter's 'Prince of Darkness' It has something special, maybe a combination of things. Really a great movie that critics and lots of people won't like. Gambling, horror visuals, action & interesting characters. What is not to like. Not a romance! A great movie & one of Reynolds top movies. Easily one of the best gambling movies. Disagree with any critic who says this is uneven, think this is what i'd call a very " even" flick.