Heat and Sunlight (1987)

Over 16 hours, in February, 1987, a man confronts jealously and rage as a love affair falters. Photojournalist Mel Hurley returns home to San Francisco on the eve of his birthday, expecting... See full summary »

Director:

Rob Nilsson

Writer:

Rob Nilsson (story)

Stars:

Rob Nilsson, Consuela Faust, Don Bajema

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rob Nilsson	...	Mel Hurley
Consuela Faust	...	Carmen
Don Bajema	...	Mitch
Ernie Fosselius	...	Bobby
Bill Bailey	...	Barney
Bill Ackridge
Lester Cohen
Bob Elrons
Burns Ellison
Dan Leegant	...	Salesman)
Herb Mills
Richard A. Rohieder
Russell Murphy
Lynn 'Chrystie' Ana
Johnny Tidwell

Storyline

Over 16 hours, in February, 1987, a man confronts jealously and rage as a love affair falters. Photojournalist Mel Hurley returns home to San Francisco on the eve of his birthday, expecting his lover, Carmen, to meet him at the airport and tell him if she will be exclusively his. She's not there, she wants more time. Almost 20 years ago, he'd photographed civil war in Biafra, wanting to tell a story that would save people. He now equates that war with his personal struggle: can his photographs save this relationship? He goes to Carmen to talk to her; first he acts the fool, then they seem to connect. But, can he control his jealousy and not force things with her?

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Plot Keywords:

jealousy | nigeria | improvisational | strip club | stand up comedian | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 November 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cieplo i slonecznie

Box Office

Budget:

$90,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Front Films, Snowball

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film had no written screenplay, just a story which was improvised by the cast.

User Reviews

a major chore to watch

This Independent movie was filmed in black and white and has the look of a videotaped movie. The director, Nilsson, also stars as Mel Hurley, a once-respected photo journalist. Apparently during the Biafra crisis of the late 60s, Hurley was a brave man--staying until the last possible minute to be able to chronicle to the world all the suffering. The film quickly skips 15 years later and we find him a lot older and more timid in his job. Instead of the investigative photographer, he is now totally wrapped up in himself and his crumbling relationship with his lover.

However, despite this all being VERY interesting stuff, however, it just went no where. Hurley spent all the time in the film whining and being a jerk. After about 45 minutes of listening to this guy, I was fed up and pretty much tuned the film out of my mind. Too bad, as there WAS a kernel of good buried under the self-indulgence and boredom.