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Dead Heat

1988·Movie·R·86 min·6.2(235)

You can't keep a good cop dead.

Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.

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Where to watch Dead Heat in United States

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Where is Dead Heat streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, HooplaAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaAmazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TVApple TV Store
GermanyPlex
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Looke, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
South KoreaWatcha

About Dead Heat

Dead Heat is a 1988 English-language horror, science fiction and action film directed by Mark Goldblatt. The cast is led by Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Lindsay Frost. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Dead Heat was produced by New World Pictures and Helpern / Meltzer and made in United States of America. It was released on May 6, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.

Director
Mark Goldblatt
Writers
Terry Black
Release date
May 6, 1988
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$4 million
Production
New World Pictures, Helpern / Meltzer
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Dead Heat cast & crew

Dead Heat was directed by Mark Goldblatt and written by Terry Black.

The cast features Treat Williams as Det. Roger Mortis, Joe Piscopo as Det. Doug Bigelow, Lindsay Frost as Randi James, Darren McGavin as Dr. Ernest McNab, Vincent Price as Arthur P. Loudermilk, and Robert Picardo as Lt. Herzog.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernest Troost, cinematography is by Robert D. Yeoman, and it was produced by David Helpern and Michael L. Meltzer.

Is Dead Heat worth watching?

Dead Heat holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 235 ratings, a solidly received horror films.

At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, science fiction, and action, Dead Heat is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dead Heat

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Cast of Dead Heat

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Det. Roger Mortis

Joe Piscopo

Joe Piscopo

Det. Doug Bigelow

Lindsay Frost

Lindsay Frost

Randi James

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Dr. Ernest McNab

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Arthur P. Loudermilk

Robert Picardo

Robert Picardo

Lt. Herzog

Martha Quinn

Martha Quinn

Newscaster

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

Mr. Thule

Clare Kirkconnell

Clare Kirkconnell

Rebecca Smythers

Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Captain Mayberry

Shane Black

Shane Black

Patrolman

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Pons Maar

Pool Zombie

Dead Heat — FAQs

Where can I watch Dead Heat in United States?

Dead Heat is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Hoopla in United States.

Is Dead Heat on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dead Heat is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Dead Heat in?

Dead Heat is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dead Heat?

Dead Heat runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).

What is Dead Heat rated?

Dead Heat is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 235 ratings.

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