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Sunset Heat

1992-07-02 · 90 min · ★ 4.1

Thriller · TV Movie

A former drug-dealer photojournalist returns to Los Angeles and helps friends terrorized by his ex-partner.

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Directors
John Nicolella
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ParéMichael ParéEric Wright
Adam AntAdam AntDanny Rollins
Dennis HopperDennis HopperCarl Madson
Daphne AshbrookDaphne AshbrookJulie
Charlie SchlatterCharlie SchlatterDavid
Tracy TweedTracy TweedLena
Little RichardLittle RichardBrandon
Luca BercoviciLuca BercoviciDet. Cook
Tony ToddTony ToddDrucker
Joe LaraJoe LaraTodd
Julie StrainJulie StrainCarl's Breakfast Girl / Silver Statuette
Tracy DaliTracy DaliCarl's Pool Girl
Elena SahagunElena SahagunBrandon's Model
Cheryl FreemanCheryl FreemanPolicewoman
Stefanos MiltsakakisStefanos MiltsakakisArch
Michael TalbottMichael TalbottBartender
Cindy Valentine LeoneCindy Valentine LeoneHolly
Dave DesrochersCarl's Bodyguard
Paul Ben-VictorPaul Ben-VictorNew Yorker
Bridget ButlerLady in New York

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