The movie “Arizona Heat” was released in 1988 and is a thrilling combination of action and crime. With Michael Parks as Larry Kapinski, Denise Crosby as Jill Andrews, and Hugh Farrington as Captain Samuels, this movie was shot in different locations within Arizona. Read on to know more about the filming locations, trivia, and significant information about this movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at various places in Arizona. Some of them include the vibrant city of Phoenix, the vast and beautiful Sonoran Desert, and interesting locations within Apache Junction. The awe-inspiring Superstition Mountains and the historical Apache Trail also served as the backdrop for this riveting crime thriller movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Parks | Larry Kapinski |
| Denise Crosby | Jill Andrews |
| Hugh Farrington | Captain Samuels |
| Ron Briskman | Toad |
| Dennis O’Sullivan | Paul Murphy |
| Renata Lee | Lisa |
| Michael Waltman | Officer Robinson |
| Richard Glover | Officer Thomas |
| Michael McCabe | Jack Murphy |
| Vance Colvig Jr. | Mr. Gordon |
| Robert Sorenson | Ferguson |
| Lorin Jean Vail | Carol |
| Jeanette O’Connor | Kathy |
| Jonathan Abel | Mike the Bartender |
| Stuart Grant | Kaplan |
| Edward Alberty | Officer Rollins |
| Mark Wilson | Officer Royer |
| Diana Wolfe | Terri |
| Steven Carry | Officer Stanko |
| Darwyn Swalve | Bear |
| Ken Lesco | Pencil Eddie |
| Joseph Rassulo | Officer Wexler |
| Mark Fournier | Officer Jackson |
| Alf Powers | Einstein |
| Ron LaPere | Man in coffee Shop |
| Kathleen Curtis | Waitress |
| Jeff Witzeman | Officer Castelli |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in 1988 and is classified under the Action, Crime genre.
- It was directed by John G. Thomas and written by Daniel M. Colmerauer.
- Michael Parks, Denise Crosby, Hugh Farrington played the leads in the movie.
- “Arizona Heat” has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes.
- Additionally, the movie interestingly makes use of ‘westside’ throughout its dialogue, but the filming sites were all located on the East side of Phoenix.
- There was an error in the motorcycle shooter scene where the killer shoots through the driver’s side of the car, but the interior shot shows the bullet coming from the passenger window.
- The movie features the soundtrack “Caught In The Heat”.
- It was produced by Spectrum Entertainment and distributed by several distributors including Overseas FilmGroup, Filmpac Home Video, and Republic Pictures Home Video among others.
- The film received various certifications from different countries like Iceland, Norway, Sweden, UK, and US.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Sonoran Desert, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 32.2480009
- Longitude: -112.9161399
- Place ID: ChIJsyd_lvqjKoERf3hWoH20AzI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Sonoran Desert, Arizona 85321, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Apache Junction, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.414911
- Longitude: -111.5500532
- Place ID: ChIJwWnfaPG2K4cRsDTqDFDAAgc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Apache Junction, AZ, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
- Location Name: Apache Trail, Arizona, USA
- Latitude: 33.5823427
- Longitude: -111.2112244
- Place ID: ChIJF0w5esjZK4cRaJaBglEyfDg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Apache Trail, Arizona, USA
- Timezone: America/Phoenix
