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  • Heat Wave (1990)
  • R
    TV Movie | 100 min | Drama, History
Heat Wave (1990)
R
TV Movie | 100 min | Drama, History

A superb depiction of the Watts riot and how it possibly started in great detail.
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Director
Writer
Michael Lazarou (written by)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Debra Neil-Fisher (as Debra Neil)
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Updated Aug 13, 1990

Release date
Aug 13, 1990 (United States)

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Cast

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45 cast members
Name Known for
Cicely Tyson
Ruthana Richardson Ruthana Richardson   See fewer
Blair Underwood
Bob Richardson Bob Richardson   See fewer
James Earl Jones
Junius Johnson Junius Johnson   See fewer
Margaret Avery
Roxie Turpin Roxie Turpin   See fewer
David Strathairn
Bill Thomas Bill Thomas   See fewer
Glenn Plummer
J.T. Turpin J.T. Turpin   See fewer
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Clifford Turpin Clifford Turpin   See fewer
Harold Pruett
John Riggs John Riggs   See fewer
Adam Arkin
Art Berman Art Berman   See fewer
Robert Hooks
Reverend Brooks Reverend Brooks   See fewer
Michael Greene
Mr. Canfield Mr. Canfield   See fewer
Charlie Korsmo
Jason (age 12) Jason (age 12)   See fewer
Sally Kirkland
Mrs. Canfield Mrs. Canfield   See fewer
T.E. Russell
Dominique Freeman Dominique Freeman   See fewer
Stephanie Covington
Florence Blake Florence Blake   See fewer
Janice McElroy
Rachel Freeman Rachel Freeman   See fewer
Christopher M. Brown
Reggie Freeman Reggie Freeman   See fewer
Emily Yancy
Guidance Counselor Guidance Counselor   See fewer
Roger Grato III
Jason Canfield (age 6) Jason Canfield (age 6)   See fewer
Bebe Drake
Winnie (as Bebe Drake-Massey) Winnie (as Bebe Drake-Massey)   See fewer
Mark Rolston
Officer Zekanis Officer Zekanis   See fewer
Randy Kirby
Lt. Keyes Lt. Keyes   See fewer
Pepper Sweeney
Spook Hunter Spook Hunter   See fewer
Shelly Lipkin
Interviewer Interviewer   See fewer
Michael Milhoan
Patrolman 1 Patrolman 1   See fewer
Michael Francis Clarke
Patrolman 2 Patrolman 2   See fewer
Cliff Bemis
Site Foreman Site Foreman   See fewer
Herman Poppe
Veteran Cop Veteran Cop   See fewer
Jeannette Kerner
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
Alan Johnson
Victor Denby Victor Denby   See fewer
Betty Cole
Elderly Woman Elderly Woman   See fewer
Robert Neches
Phil Fradkin Phil Fradkin   See fewer
Kevin McDermott
Jack Gaunt Jack Gaunt   See fewer
Tom Patton
Police Officer Police Officer   See fewer
Tim Hutchinson
Detractor Detractor   See fewer
Shavar Ross
Youth at Rally Youth at Rally   See fewer
Clifton Powell
Rioter 1 Rioter 1   See fewer
Erik Kilpatrick
Rioter 2 Rioter 2   See fewer
Irvin Mosley Jr.
Propreitor (sic) Propreitor (sic)   See fewer
Joe Casino
Construction Worker (uncredited) Construction Worker (uncredited)   See fewer
Robby George
Reporter / Police Officer (uncredited) Reporter / Police Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Troy Martin
National Guardsman (uncredited) National Guardsman (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Sadler
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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