Dead Heat
"You can't keep a good cop dead."
Originally released in 1988. Dead Heat is a action/horror film. directed by Mark Goldblatt. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, and Lindsay Frost
Synopsis
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (225 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Treat Williams
as Det. Roger Mortis
Joe Piscopo
as Det. Doug Bigelow
Lindsay Frost
as Randi James
Darren McGavin
as Dr. Ernest McNab
Vincent Price
as Arthur P. Loudermilk
Robert Picardo
as Lt. Herzog
Martha Quinn
as Newscaster
Keye Luke
as Mr. Thule
Clare Kirkconnell
as Rebecca Smythers
Mel Stewart
as Captain Mayberry
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,588,626
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Helpern / Meltzer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dead Heat about?
Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now ...
Who directed Dead Heat?
Dead Heat was directed by Mark Goldblatt.
How long is Dead Heat?
Dead Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Dead Heat released?
Dead Heat was released on May 6, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dead Heat?
The main cast of Dead Heat includes Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost, Darren McGavin, Vincent Price.
Is Dead Heat worth watching?
Dead Heat has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 225 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.