Heat Wave
Originally released in 2008. Heat Wave is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gregor Schnitzler.
Starring Susanna Simon, Johannes Brandrup, and Birge Schade
Synopsis
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Susanna Simon
as Martina Fechner
Johannes Brandrup
as Dirk Berger
Birge Schade
as Sabine Hoffmann
Jochen Nickel
as Gunther Kuhn
Hubertus Hartmann
as Wolfgang Zander
Martin Lindow
as Georg Breitenbach
Guido Broscheit
as Jürgen
Rolf Kanies
as Ministerpräsident Julius Schäfer
Greta Galisch de Palma
as Sybille
Arved Birnbaum
as Kowalke
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Janus Filmproduktion GmbH
- Sat.1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heat Wave about?
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her ...
Who directed Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was directed by Gregor Schnitzler.
How long is Heat Wave?
Heat Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Heat Wave released?
Heat Wave was released on February 19, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heat Wave?
The main cast of Heat Wave includes Susanna Simon, Johannes Brandrup, Birge Schade, Jochen Nickel, Hubertus Hartmann.