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Heat Wave (1954)
The House Across the Lake (original title)

APPROVED 68 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   16 April 1954 (USA)
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An American writer living in England gets entangled in a scheme by a beautiful blonde to murder her rich husband.

Director:

Ken Hughes

Writers:

Ken Hughes (novel), Ken Hughes (screenplay)

Stars:

Alex Nicol, Hillary Brooke and Sid James
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Cast

Cast overview:
Alex Nicol Alex Nicol ...
Mark Kendrick
Hillary Brooke Hillary Brooke ...
Carol Forrest
Sid James Sid James ...
Beverly Forrest (as Sidney James)
Susan Stephen Susan Stephen ...
Andrea Forrest
Paul Carpenter Paul Carpenter ...
Vincent Gordon
Alan Wheatley Alan Wheatley ...
Inspector MacLennan
Peter Illing Peter Illing ...
Harry Stevens
Gordon McLeod Gordon McLeod ...
Doctor Emery
Joan Hickson Joan Hickson ...
Mrs. Hardcastle
John Sharp John Sharp ...
Mr. Hardcastle
Hugh Dempster Hugh Dempster ...
Frank
Monti DeLyle Monti DeLyle ...
Head Waiter
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An American writer living in England gets entangled in a scheme by a beautiful blonde to murder her rich husband.

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Plot Keywords:

Murder | Writer | American | Narrated By Character | Duplicity  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK

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Production Co:

Hammer Film Productions, Lippert Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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