The showgirls have moustaches and the waitresses can rip the phone book in half! This Burt Reynolds starrer had a very troubled production, with punches thrown and inevitable walk outs, it's no surprise to find this is hardly a great film. However, it's not as some would have you believe, a chaotic turd either. The password is later! Plot has Reynolds as Nick Escalante, he's an ex-mercenary working out of…
Top Cast
Burt Reynolds
Nick 'Mex' Escalante
Karen Young
Holly
Peter MacNicol
Cyrus Kinnick
Howard Hesseman
Pinchus Zion
Neill Barry
Danny DeMarco
Diana Scarwid
Cassie
Joseph Mascolo
Baby (as Joe Mascolo)
Alfie Wise
Felix
Deborah Rush
D.D.
Wendell Burton
Osgood
Alicia Arden
Joanne Jackson
Millicent
Joe Klecko
Kinlaw
Peter Koch
Tiel
Joseph Bernard
Robert Vento
Reviews
Had a couple okay moments and Burt Reynolds's charisma made it watchable, but the plot was muddy and I just didn't think it was very entertaining, which was pretty much my opinion of Wild Card which was also based on William Goldman's novel. **2.5/5**
FAQ about Heat
What is Heat about?
Reynolds plays an ex-soldier-of-fortunish character in Vegas, taking "Chaperone" jobs, fighting with the mob, and trying to get enough money together to move to Venice, Italy.
When was Heat released?
Heat was released in 1986.
What genres does Heat belong to?
Heat is categorised as Action, Thriller.
Who stars in Heat?
The cast of Heat includes Burt Reynolds, Karen Young, Peter MacNicol, Howard Hesseman, Neill Barry.