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Quick Info

Rating

5.9/10

Release1974

Runtime1h 30m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Universal Television

Movie

Heatwave!

1974

1h 30m

5.9

Drama

TV Movie

Synopsis

A devastating heatwave hits the Los Angeles area and a young expecting couple try to evade it by escaping to a mountain resort town.

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