Heat Wave (2009 American film)
Heat Wave is a film in the action / adventure genre directed by Rex Piano. It is about a heat wave that threatens to turn Los Angeles County into a parched, lifeless desert.
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Directed by | Rex Piano |
Produced by | Charles Arthur Berg |
Written by | Jody Wheeler Paolo Mazzucato |
Starring | Jamie Luner Greg Evigan Ted Monte Barbara Niven Robert R. Shafer |
Music by | Eric Allaman |
Cinematography | Mark Melville |
Edited by | John Blizek |
Distributed by | Regent Entertainment |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
There is an unexplained sudden rise in temperatures. A scientist has to put her theories into practice and come up with a solution to prevent what could be the inevitable.[1][2] She is in a race against time to find the source of a heat wave. Otherwise, Los Angeles County could turn into lifeless desert.[3][4] A greedy giant corporation that is also out to make millions of dollars is a feature in the film.[5] The lead role of Dr. Kate Jansen is played by Jamie Luner. Other cast include Barbara Niven, Cole S McKay, David Storrs, Greg Evigan, Lynn Milano, Richard Tanner, Robert R. Shafer, Ted Monte and Tom Poster.[6]
Background
It was released on January 9, 2009.[7] The story was written by Jody Wheeler and Paolo Mazzucato. It was directed by Rex Piano, who had also directed Blind Injustice in 2005.[8][9] It was produced by Charles Arthur Berg and distributed by Regent Releasing /here! Films.[10] It is also known as City on Fire.[11][12]
Cast
- Jamie Luner as Dr. Kate Jansen
- Greg Evigan as Ed Dobbs
- Ted Monte as Oliver Wilton
- Barbara Niven as Governor Carol Quinlan
- Robert R. Shafer as Roy Rogan
- Jake Thornton as Dr. Charles Covington
- Natalie Salins as Dana Wu
- Richard Tanner as Morty
- Lynn Milano as Ms. Grier
- David Storrs as Tony
- Tom Poster as Clive Williams
- Cole S. McKay as Brucker[13]
References
- Letterbox dvd Heat Wave 2010 Directed by Rex Piano
- Family Education Movies Heat Wave Archived 2015-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
- The Coast Heat Wave
- New York Village Voice Heat Wave Movie Details
- Flashback Entertainment City On Fire
- Popcorn Time Free Heat Wave (2009
- Westworld Heat Wave (NR)
- Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors By Jerry Roberts Page 451 Tex Piano
- Letterbox dvd Heat Wave 2010 Directed by Rex Piano
- Orange County Weekly In Theaters, Heat Wave
- Film Vandaag City on Fire (2009)
- guide tele.com FICHE PROGRAMME City on Fire
- Cinemotions City on Fire Heat Wave