Heat Wave (2009 American film)

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Heat Wave
Directed by Rex Piano
Written byJody Wheeler
Paolo Mazzucato
Produced by Charles Arthur Berg
Starring Jamie Luner
Greg Evigan
Ted Monte
Barbara Niven
Robert R. Shafer
CinematographyMark Melville
Edited byJohn Blizek
Music by Eric Allaman
Distributed by Daro Film Distribution
Release date
  • January 9, 2009 (2009-01-09)
Running time
74 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Heat Wave is a film in the action / adventure genre directed by Rex Piano. It is about a heat wave that threatens to turn Los Angeles County into a parched, lifeless desert.

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Plot

There is an unexplained sudden rise in temperatures. A scientist has to put her theories into practice and come up with a solution to prevent what could be the inevitable. [1] [2] She is in a race against time to find the source of a heat wave. Otherwise, Los Angeles County could turn into lifeless desert. [3] [4] A greedy giant corporation that is also out to make millions of dollars is a feature in the film. [5] The lead role of Dr. Kate Jansen is played by Jamie Luner. Other cast include Barbara Niven, Cole S McKay, David Storrs, Greg Evigan, Lynn Milano, Richard Tanner, Robert R. Shafer, Ted Monte and Tom Poster. [6]

Background

It was released on January 9, 2009. [7] The story was written by Jody Wheeler and Paolo Mazzucato. It was directed by Rex Piano, who had also directed Blind Injustice in 2005. [8] [9] It was produced by Charles Arthur Berg and distributed by Regent Releasing /here! Films. [10] It is also known as City on Fire. [11] [12]

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References

  1. Letterbox dvd Heat Wave 2010 Directed by Rex Piano
  2. Family Education Movies Heat Wave Archived 2015-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
  3. The Coast Heat Wave
  4. New York Village Voice Heat Wave Movie Details
  5. Flashback Entertainment City On Fire
  6. Popcorn Time Free Heat Wave (2009
  7. Westworld Heat Wave (NR)
  8. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors By Jerry Roberts Page 451 Tex Piano
  9. Letterbox dvd Heat Wave 2010 Directed by Rex Piano
  10. Orange County Weekly In Theaters, Heat Wave
  11. Film Vandaag City on Fire (2009)
  12. guide tele.com FICHE PROGRAMME City on Fire
  13. Cinemotions City on Fire Heat Wave