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Body Heat

  • 19811981
  • RR
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros. Pictures
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Romance

In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman persuades her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman persuades her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.In the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, a woman persuades her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
35K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,602
34
  • Director
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Richard Crenna
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • William Hurt
    • Kathleen Turner
    • Richard Crenna
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 204User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 77Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 nominations total

    Videos3

    Body Heat
    Trailer 1:33
    Body Heat
    Which Movie Scarred Charlize Theron for Life?
    Video 1:52
    Which Movie Scarred Charlize Theron for Life?
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 1
    Video 29:23
    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 1

    Photos195

    William Hurt in Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt in Body Heat (1981)
    Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt, Carola McGuinness, and Lanna Saunders in Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt and Mickey Rourke in Body Heat (1981)
    Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    Kathleen Turner in Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt and Kathleen Turner at an event for Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt at an event for Body Heat (1981)
    William Hurt at an event for Body Heat (1981)
    Kathleen Turner at an event for Body Heat (1981)
    Kathleen Turner at an event for Body Heat (1981)

    Top cast

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    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Ned Racineas Ned Racine
    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Matty Walkeras Matty Walker
    Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna
    • Edmund Walkeras Edmund Walker
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Peter Lowensteinas Peter Lowenstein
    J.A. Preston
    J.A. Preston
    • Det. Oscar Graceas Det. Oscar Grace
    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Teddy Lewisas Teddy Lewis
    Kim Zimmer
    Kim Zimmer
    • Mary Ann Simpsonas Mary Ann Simpson
    Jane Hallaren
    Jane Hallaren
    • Stellaas Stella
    Lanna Saunders
    • Roz Kraftas Roz Kraft
    Carola McGuinness
    • Heather Kraftas Heather Kraft
    Michael Ryan
    • Miles Hardinas Miles Hardin
    Larry Marko
    • Judge Robert Costanzaas Judge Robert Costanza
    Deborah Lucchesi
    • Beverlyas Beverly
    Lynn Hallowell
    • Angelaas Angela
    Thom Sharp
    Thom Sharp
    • Michael Glennas Michael Glenn
    • (as Thom J. Sharp)
    Ruth Thom
    Ruth Thom
    • Mrs. Singeras Mrs. Singer
    Diane Lewis
    • Glendaas Glenda
    Robert Traynor
    • Prison Trusteeas Prison Trustee
    • Director
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kasdan
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    Storyline

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    Ned Racine is a seedy small town lawyer in Florida. During a searing heatwave he's picked up by married Matty Walker. A passionate affair commences but it isn't long before they realise the only thing standing in their way is Matty's rich husband Edmund. A plot hatches to kill him but will they pull it off? —Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
    • femme fatale
    • erotic thriller
    • murder
    • sex scene
    • breasts
    • 194 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • It's a hot summer. Ned Racine is waiting for something special to happen. And when it does... He won't be ready for the consequences.
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Debut theatrical feature film of actress Kathleen Turner.
    • Goofs
      The shadow of the crew is visible on the pier when Ned is running in the morning.
    • Quotes

      Matty: [to Ned] You aren't too smart, are you? I like that in a man.

      Ned: What else do you like? Lazy? Ugly? Horny? I got 'em all.

      Matty: You don't look lazy.

    • Alternate versions
      Strange as it may seem, at least one commercial television print completely eliminates the key sequence where Richard Crenna's character is killed!
    • Connections
      Edited into American Cinema: Film Noir (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Feel Like a Number
      Written by Bob Seger (uncredited)

      as Performed by Bob Seger

      Courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.

    User reviews204

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Kathleen Turner is quite astonishing in this her first film.
    Writer/director Kasden got just about everything right in this his first feature. The dialogue crackles as befits a neo noir and John Barry's score is always there to to support or promote some wondrous visuals. Kathleen Turner is quite astonishing in this her first film. Her boldness and bravery in the sex scenes ensure that this sizzles from the off and I guess helps to draw attention away from what is really going on. William Hurt hasn't made many films before this and he too seems very relaxed and easy with regard to the nude and non nude sequences. His banter with his colleagues is as believable as his smouldering tete-a-tetes with his co-star. Mickey Rourke is effective in a key small role and the whole thing moves very well. Having seen this upon its original theatrical release, I have always held it in high regard, feeling upon this Blu-ray viewing that it didn't quite race throughout as I had 'remembered' and there seemed to be a slight imbalance on the sound. But hey - excellent film with fine performances.
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    FAQ7

    • What is 'Body Heat' about?
    • Is 'Body Heat' based on a book?
    • Is the script available online?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1981 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Telesna strast
    • Filming locations
      • Lake Worth, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • The Ladd Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $24,058,838
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $564,593
      • Aug 30, 1981
    • Gross worldwide
      • $24,058,838
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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