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Delta Heat

  • 19921992
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  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
400
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Anthony Edwards and Lance Henriksen in Delta Heat (1992)
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  • Drama
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
400
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Fischa
  • Writer
    • Sam A. Scribner
  • Stars
    • Anthony Edwards
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Betsy Russell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Fischa
  • Writer
    • Sam A. Scribner
  • Stars
    • Anthony Edwards
    • Lance Henriksen
    • Betsy Russell
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    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards
    • Mike Bishopas Mike Bishop
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Jackson Riversas Jackson Rivers
    Betsy Russell
    Betsy Russell
    • Vicky Forbesas Vicky Forbes
    Linda Dona
    • Tine Tulaneas Tine Tulane
    Rod Masterson
    • Crawfordas Crawford
    Gregg Brazzel
    Gregg Brazzel
    • Darrelleas Darrelle
    John P. Fertitta
    John P. Fertitta
    • Billas Bill
    Stocker Fontelieu
    • Hotel Clerkas Hotel Clerk
    Jack Harris
    • Melanconas Melancon
    Clyde Risley Jones
    Clyde Risley Jones
    • Clayborneas Clayborne
    • (as Clyde Jones)
    John McConnell
    John McConnell
    • LaSalleas LaSalle
    Paul Tuger
    Paul Tuger
    • Junkyas Junky
    • Director
      • Michael Fischa
    • Writer
      • Sam A. Scribner
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    Another B-cop drama about drug lords and guys with hooks.
    I wasn't expecting much more than a B-rated (or less) cop drama. An L.A. cop (Anthony Edwards) gets knee deep in mud and crayfish in New Orleans looking for the drug lord that killed his partner. There, he partners up with one of a former cop (Lance Henriksen) with a hook.

    This movie was far too long and the story never really picks up. L.A. and Lousinana cop just go about roughing up their leads.

    There are a few funny moments. While Edwards plays the loose, cocky L.A. Cop, Henriksen is a little like Robert Shaw's charater on Jaws. He's full of witty sarcasm and has his own local way doing things. And there's a running gag of Edwards always messing up his suit.

    It is also speckled with bad acting from background characters. It might have played out better as a television show.

    Look for the character, Forbes (after the flashback), the infamous drug lord. For the short while he is in the movie, it is not an actor, but a very obvious latex dummy. Why they just didn't get one of the camera men to get on a grey wig? At least they would have blinked.
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    • Apr 2, 2003

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    • Release date
      • December 30, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pista Explosiva
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Harkham Group
      • Karen Films
      • Sawmill Entertainment Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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