Delta Heat

1992 1h 31m EN

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4.6

SKIP

★4.6TMDB · 7

DramaAction

Synopsis

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An L.A. cop investigates the death of his partner in the swamps of Louisiana. Enlisting the help of an ex-cop who lost his hand to an alligator many years before.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Anthony Edwards
Mike Bishop
Lance Henriksen
Jackson Rivers
Betsy Russell
Vicky Forbes
Linda Dona
Tine Tulane
Rod Masterson
Crawford
John P. Fertitta
Bill
Stocker Fontelieu
Hotel Clerk
Jack Harris
Melancon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Fischa
Writers: Sam A. Scribner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Fischa, shot by Avraham Karpick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Tyng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Gordon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Anthony Edwards and Lance Henriksen and Betsy Russell carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michael Fischa directs. Avraham Karpick behind the camera. Christopher Tyng scores. Robert Gordon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Michael Fischa, shot by Avraham Karpick. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Christopher Tyng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Robert Gordon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Anthony Edwards and Lance Henriksen and Betsy Russell carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0104080 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.