Heat(1972)
Heat Synopsis
Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.
Heat (1972) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Morrissey, released on October 6, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Joe Dallesandro, Sylvia Miles, Andrea Feldman and Pat Ast. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Morrissey
- Writers:
- John Hallowell, Paul Morrissey
- Producers:
- Andy Warhol
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Morrissey
- Production:
- Andy Warhol Productions
- Status:
- Released
Heat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Dallesandro
as Joey
Sylvia Miles
as Sally Todd
Andrea Feldman
as Jessica
Pat Ast
as Lydia / landlady
Eric Emerson
as Eric
- Ray Vestal
Ray Vestal
as Ray
- Lester Persky
Lester Persky
as Sidney
- Harold Childe
Harold Childe
as Harold
- John Hallowell
John Hallowell
as John / Gossip columnist
- Gary Koznocha
Gary Koznocha
as Gary
- Pat Parlemon
Pat Parlemon
as Girl at pool
- Bonnie Walder
Bonnie Walder
as Bonnie / Jessica's girlfriend
Key crew
Directed by Paul Morrissey, written by John Hallowell and Paul Morrissey, produced by Andy Warhol.
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Heat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 28 ratings.
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Heat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heat online?
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Heat (1972) is available to stream on Raro Video Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Heat?
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The main cast of Heat (1972) includes Joe Dallesandro, Sylvia Miles, Andrea Feldman, Pat Ast and Eric Emerson. The film was directed by Paul Morrissey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heat released?
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Heat was released on October 6, 1972 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Heat worth watching?
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Heat (1972) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.