Dead Heat(1987)
デッドヒート
Drive to win. Blow away the competition. Stay true to yourself.
Dead Heat Synopsis
Formula X racer Makoto is willing to do almost whatever it takes to get to the top, and victory at the upcoming Open Cup could propel his loyal crew to international racing glory. A new engine from a mysterious benefactor gives his mech a much-needed edge — but they soon find out victory only comes to those who keep their underdog spirit.
Dead Heat (1987) is a animation and action film directed by Toshifumi Kawase, released on August 7, 1987 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Kazuki Yao, Hochu Otsuka, Kazuyuki Sogabe and Masako Katsuki. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Writers:
- Akinori Endo, Toshifumi Kawase
- Producers:
- Kenji Uchida, Shigeaki Komatsu
- Cinematographer:
- Katsuji Misawa
- Production:
- SUNRISE
- Status:
- Released
Dead Heat (1987) Trailer
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Dead Heat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuki Yao
as Makoto
Hochu Otsuka
as Saburou
Kazuyuki Sogabe
as Natsu Sawai
Masako Katsuki
as Maria
- Ryusuke Oobayashi
Ryusuke Oobayashi
as Gou
Toshiharu Sakurai
as Yoshio
- Hiroshi Hashimoto
Hiroshi Hashimoto
as Worker
Naoki Makishima
as Policeman
Kenichi Ogata
as Kourigashi (voice)
Chieko Honda
as Kaori (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Toshifumi Kawase, written by Akinori Endo and Toshifumi Kawase, produced by Kenji Uchida and Shigeaki Komatsu.
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Dead Heat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Dead Heat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead Heat online?
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Who stars in Dead Heat?
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The main cast of Dead Heat (1987) includes Kazuki Yao, Hochu Otsuka, Kazuyuki Sogabe, Masako Katsuki and Ryusuke Oobayashi. The film was directed by Toshifumi Kawase. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead Heat released?
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Dead Heat was released on August 7, 1987 and runs for 31m.
Is Dead Heat worth watching?
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Dead Heat (1987) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead Heat?
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Yes. The official Dead Heat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.