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Dead Heat

R1h 26m1988Mark Goldblatt
IMDb: 6.1/10Rotten: 11%
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"You can't keep a good cop dead."

Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Heat (1988) about?

Detective Roger Mortis is killed in action while investigating a string of mysterious robberies: until he's brought back from the dead with a chemical company's secret re-animation technology. Now he has twelve hours to solve the case of his own death before he dies: And stays dead.

Who stars in Dead Heat?

Dead Heat stars Treat Williams (Det. Roger Mortis), Joe Piscopo (Det. Doug Bigelow), Lindsay Frost (Randi James), Darren McGavin (Dr. Ernest McNab), Vincent Price (Arthur P. Loudermilk). The film was directed by Mark Goldblatt.

How long is Dead Heat?

Dead Heat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated R.

Is Dead Heat worth watching?

Dead Heat holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 11. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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