Heat Wave
"The Watts uprising of '65 turned the police into killers... a community into ashes... and a young black journalist into a hero."
Originally released in 1990. Heat Wave is a history/drama film. directed by Kevin Hooks.
Starring Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, and Sally Kirkland
Synopsis
A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Cicely Tyson
as Ruthana Richardson
Blair Underwood
as Bob Richardson
Sally Kirkland
as Mrs. Canfield
James Earl Jones
as Junius Johnson
Margaret Avery
as Roxie Turpin
David Strathairn
as Bill Thomas
Glenn Plummer
as J.T. Turpin
Vondie Curtis-Hall
as Clifford Turpin
Paris Vaughan
as Lada
Harold Pruett
as John Riggs
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heat Wave about?
A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.
Who directed Heat Wave?
Heat Wave was directed by Kevin Hooks.
How long is Heat Wave?
Heat Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Heat Wave released?
Heat Wave was released on August 13, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heat Wave?
The main cast of Heat Wave includes Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, Sally Kirkland, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery.