The Hot Box(1972)
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The Hot Box Synopsis
After a young village boy dies on San Rosario island, the leader of the People's Army decides to kidnap a group of American nurses who have traveled there to work at the government medical center, demanding that they help set up a public health dispensary and teach the revolutionaries medical procedures and first aid.
The Hot Box (1972) is a adventure, drama and action film directed by Joe Viola, released on April 21, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Carmen Argenziano, Andrea Cagan, Margaret Markov and Rickey Richardson. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Viola
- Writers:
- Jonathan Demme, Joe Viola
- Producers:
- Jonathan Demme, Cirio H. Santiago
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Hot Box (1972) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hot Box before you stream it.
The Hot Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carmen Argenziano
as Flavio
Andrea Cagan
as Bunny Kincaid
Margaret Markov
as Lynn Forrest
Rickey Richardson
as Ellie St. George
Laurie Rose
as Sue Pennwright
Zaldy Zshornack
as Ronaldo
Jose Romulo
as Crao
- Rocco Montalban
Rocco Montalban
as Carragiero
Charles Dierkop
as Journalist Garcia / Major Dubay
Gina Laforteza
as Florida
- Carmen Barredo
Carmen Barredo
as Tomasa (as Carmen Baredo)
Key crew
Directed by Joe Viola, written by Jonathan Demme and Joe Viola, produced by Jonathan Demme and Cirio H. Santiago.
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The Hot Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Hot Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hot Box online?
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The Hot Box (1972) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hot Box?
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The main cast of The Hot Box (1972) includes Carmen Argenziano, Andrea Cagan, Margaret Markov, Rickey Richardson and Laurie Rose. The film was directed by Joe Viola. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hot Box released?
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The Hot Box was released on April 21, 1972 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Hot Box worth watching?
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The Hot Box (1972) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hot Box?
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Yes. The official The Hot Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.