Heatwave
2005, English. Directed by Nicholas White.
It's summer 2006, and what began as a pleasant sunny spell has developed into a meteorological nightmare. For two weeks, Britain has been in the grip of record high temperatures - transport is in chaos, tinder-dry conditions have sparked fierce countryside fires and thousands are dying in the blistering heat. This dramatised documentary tells the sobering story of a natural disaster that has its precedent in Europe's deadly heatwave of 2003, as witnessed by ordinary people and public servants battling to contain a crisis. Bernard Hill narrates.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Nicholas WhiteDirector
- Bernard HillNarrator (voice)
- Leanne BestLoz Garrett
- Priyanga BurfordDr. Abby Granger
- Craig ConwayRoy Abbott
- Dylan FieldingMondi Richardson
- Bernard GallagherBill Collins
- Sarah HadlandPippa Connors
- Emma HitchingMichelle Hodges
- Graham PaddenDr. Matthew Hooper
- Jacqueline de PezaEva St. Claire
- Richard RycroftBrian Lancashire
- Malcolm ScatesDavid Hodges
Details
- Released
- 11 May 2005
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nicholas White
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How long is Heatwave?
Heatwave runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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What movies are like Heatwave?
If you liked Heatwave, try Naqoyqatsi, Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me, 21 Up.
Who directed Heatwave?
Heatwave (2005) was directed by Nicholas White and stars Bernard Hill, Leanne Best, Priyanga Burford.