Body Heat(1981)
“As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.”
Overview
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Studio
The Ladd Company
Budget
$9M
Revenue
$24M
Cast
William Hurt
as Ned Racine
Kathleen Turner
as Matty Walker
Richard Crenna
as Edmund Walker
Ted Danson
as Peter Lowenstein
J.A. Preston
as Oscar Grace
Mickey Rourke
as Teddy Lewis
Kim Zimmer
as Mary Ann
Jane Hallaren
as Stella
Lanna Saunders
as Roz Kraft
Carola McGuinness
as Heather Kraft
Michael M. Ryan
as Miles Hardin
Larry Marko
as Judge Costanza
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Box Office
$24M
Production Companies
The Ladd Company
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What is Body Heat about?▼
During an extreme heatwave, a beautiful Florida woman and a seedy lawyer engage in an affair while plotting the murder of her rich husband.
Who directed Body Heat?▼
Body Heat was directed by Lawrence Kasdan and released in 1981. It is a thriller, crime film.
How long is Body Heat?▼
Body Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Body Heat?▼
The cast of Body Heat includes William Hurt as Ned Racine, Kathleen Turner as Matty Walker, Richard Crenna as Edmund Walker, Ted Danson as Peter Lowenstein, J.A. Preston as Oscar Grace and more.
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