Heat Wave

The Watts uprising of '65 turned the police into killers... a community into ashes... and a young black journalist into a hero.

⭐ 6.2 /10 4 votes

August 13, 1990 1h 40m Released

History Drama TV Movie

Storyline

A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Kevin Hooks
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Michael Lazarou
                                    

                                    Rating
                                    6.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Cicely Tyson

Ruthana Richardson

Blair Underwood

Bob Richardson

Sally Kirkland

Mrs. Canfield

James Earl Jones

Junius Johnson

Margaret Avery

Roxie Turpin

David Strathairn

Bill Thomas

Glenn Plummer

J.T. Turpin

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Clifford Turpin

Paris Vaughan

Lada

Harold Pruett

John Riggs

Adam Arkin

Art Berman

Robert Hooks

Reverend Brooks

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heat Wave released?

Heat Wave was released on August 13, 1990.

How long is Heat Wave?

The runtime of Heat Wave is 1h 40m.

What genre is Heat Wave?

Heat Wave is a History, Drama, TV Movie movie.

What is the rating of Heat Wave?

Heat Wave has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Heat Wave?

Heat Wave is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Heat Wave?

Heat Wave was directed by Kevin Hooks.

Who stars in Heat Wave?

The main cast of Heat Wave includes Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, Sally Kirkland.

What language is Heat Wave in?

Heat Wave is originally in English.