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Heat (1972)

Movie ★ 5.9 102 min

Comedy Drama

Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.

Paul Morrissey Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 1972
Runtime
102 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0068688
Language
Studio
Andy Warhol Productions

Themes

Cast

Joe Dallesandro Joe Dallesandro Joey Sylvia Miles Sylvia Miles Sally Todd Andrea Feldman Andrea Feldman Jessica Pat Ast Pat Ast Lydia / landlady Eric Emerson Eric Emerson Eric Ray Vestal Ray Lester Persky Sidney Harold Childe Harold John Hallowell John / Gossip columnist Gary Koznocha Gary Pat Parlemon Girl at pool Bonnie Walder Bonnie / Jessica's girlfriend

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Frequently asked questions

What is Heat about?
Former child star Joe Davis, reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel while struggling for acting jobs, is lusted after by nearly every woman he meets, including Jessica Todd, a tightly wound feminist who has recently come out as a lesbian. When Jessica's mother, Sally, an emotionally needy has-been actress, meets Joe, she moves him into her enormous, tacky mansion as her new boy toy and attempts to get him acting work.
Who directed Heat?
Heat was directed by Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in Heat?
Heat stars Joe Dallesandro, Sylvia Miles, Andrea Feldman, Pat Ast.
When was Heat released?
Heat is a 1972 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Heat?
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