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1990100 minHistory, Drama, TV Movie

Heat Wave

Is Heat Wave a Hit or Flop?

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Is Heat Wave worth watching? With a rating of 6.2/10, this History, Drama, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Heat Wave Synopsis

A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.

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Cicely Tyson
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Blair Underwood
Blair UnderwoodBob Richardson
Sally Kirkland
Sally KirklandMrs. Canfield
James Earl Jones
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Margaret Avery
Margaret AveryRoxie Turpin
David Strathairn
David StrathairnBill Thomas
Glenn Plummer
Glenn PlummerJ.T. Turpin
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie Curtis-HallClifford Turpin
Paris Vaughan
Paris VaughanLada
Harold Pruett
Harold PruettJohn Riggs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heat Wave worth watching?

Heat Wave has received mixed reviews with a 6.2/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of History, Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is Heat Wave hit or flop?

Heat Wave has received average ratings (6.2/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Heat Wave?

Heat Wave is a History, Drama, TV Movie movie that A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965....

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