Heatwave movie poster

Heatwave

May 11, 2005

Originally released in 2005. Heatwave is a feature film.

Starring Bernard Hill, Amber Sealey, and Sarah Hadland

Synopsis

It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in chaos, tinder-dry conditions have sparked fierce countryside fires and thousands are dying in the blistering heat. This dramatised documentary tells the sobering story of a natural disaster that has its precedent in Europe's deadly heatwave of 2003, as witnessed by ordinary people and public servants battling to contain a crisis. Bernard Hill narrates.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 11, 2005 20 years ago
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heatwave about?

It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in c...

When was Heatwave released?

Heatwave was released on May 11, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heatwave?

The main cast of Heatwave includes Bernard Hill, Amber Sealey, Sarah Hadland, Graham Padden, Malcolm Scates.