Heatwave(1982)
One man. One woman. Caught together in the cold terror of...HEATWAVE
Heatwave Synopsis
During a Christmas heatwave, a community activist attempts to stop a redevelopment project that is displacing residents in the Kings Cross section of Sydney.
Heatwave (1982) is a drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, released on March 8, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood and Bill Hunter. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers:
- Mark Stiles, Tim Gooding, Phillip Noyce
- Producers:
- Hilary Linstead
- Cinematographer:
- Vincent Monton
- Composer:
- Cameron Allan
- Production:
- M & L Pty Limited, Preston Crothers
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Revenue:
- $188,000
- Status:
- Released
Heatwave (1982) Trailer
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Heatwave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Judy Davis
as Kate Dean
Richard Moir
as Stephen West
Chris Haywood
as Peter Houseman
Bill Hunter
as Robert Duncan
John Meillon
as Freddy Dwyer
- Gillian Jones
Gillian Jones
as Barbie Taylor
Carole Skinner
as Mary Ford
John Gregg
as Philip Lawson
Peter Hehir
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Mark Stiles, Tim Gooding and Phillip Noyce, produced by Hilary Linstead.
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Heatwave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 13 ratings.
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Heatwave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Heatwave online?
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Who stars in Heatwave?
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The main cast of Heatwave (1982) includes Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter and John Meillon. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heatwave released?
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Heatwave was released on March 8, 1982 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Heatwave worth watching?
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Heatwave (1982) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Heatwave?
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Yes. The official Heatwave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.