Dead Heat(1988)
“You can't keep a good cop dead.”
Overview
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.
Director
Mark Goldblatt
Studio
New World Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$4M
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
Shane Black
as Patrolman
Pons Maar
as Pool Zombie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
New World Pictures • Helpern / Meltzer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead Heat?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dead Heat (1988).
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 he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.
Who directed Dead Heat?▼
Dead Heat was directed by Mark Goldblatt and released in 1988. It is a horror, science fiction, action, thriller, comedy film.
How long is Dead Heat?▼
Dead Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead Heat?▼
The cast of Dead Heat includes 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 and more.
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