Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Douglas Barr, running about 94 minutes. “Detectives endure record-breaking heat while seeking a rapist/killer who assaulted a female officer during a stakeout.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It is a very hot summer in the city as the well known detectives of the 87th Precinct investigate serial rapes and a mysterious homicide (which do not appear to be connected). The women getting raped appear to be raped by a rapist who has raped them earlier and who was not caught. Detective Eileen Burke, who is working together with detectives Carella, Meyer and Brown, goes undercover and pretends to be one of the women who was raped earlier in order to lure out the rapist. Her boyfriend, Det. Kling, is not happy with her assignment.

Who’s in it. Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave stars Dale Midkiff as Det. Steve Carella, Erika Eleniak as Det. Eileen Burke, Paul Ben-Victor as Det. Meyer and Paul Johansson as Det. Bert Kling, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Heatwave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.