Black Heat (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1976, Black Heat is an action, drama and crime film directed by Al Adamson, running about 94 minutes. “Nothing Is Too Violent Or Too Cruel For Them” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kicks Carter is a streetwise policeman whose beat is Las Vegas. A crime gang is running guns, selling drugs, loan-sharking, and running a prostitution ring out of an upscale hotel in the city and Kicks is trying to put them out of business. But the interference of a woman reporter is making his job more difficult.
Who’s in it. Black Heat stars Timothy Brown as Kicks, Russ Tamblyn as Ziggy, Jana Bellan as Terry and Geoffrey Land as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Black Heat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Heat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Heat (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Heat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Heat worth watching?
- Black Heat holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Heat?
- Black Heat stars Timothy Brown, Russ Tamblyn, Jana Bellan, Geoffrey Land and Regina Carrol.
- When was Black Heat released?
- Black Heat was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.