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Taking the Heat

Taking the Heat

One cop. One witness. One chance to survive.

19934.01h 31mPG

Overview

When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.

Directed by Tom Mankiewicz
Written by Gary Hoffman, Dan Gordon
Produced by Gary Hoffman, Neal Israel
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Top Cast

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Michael

Lynn Whitfield

Lynn Whitfield

Carolyn Hunter

George Segal

George Segal

Kepler

Will Patton

Will Patton

Hadley

Peter Boyle

Peter Boyle

Judge

Joe Grifasi

Joe Grifasi

Lou Valentine

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Tommy Canard

Greg Germann

Greg Germann

Asst. D.A. Kennedy

Rachel York

Rachel York

Susan

Alex Carter

Alex Carter

Muff

About Taking the Heat

Taking the Heat is a action, thriller, tv movie film released in 1993. Directed by Tom Mankiewicz, it stars Tony Goldwyn, Lynn Whitfield, George Segal. When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the police. A cop is ordered to bring him to the court, but before they get there they have to deal with several attacks from killers.

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