Dead Heat (2002 film)

Dead Heat is a 2002 crime comedy-drama film starring Kiefer Sutherland, Anthony LaPaglia and Radha Mitchell. It was written and directed by Mark Malone.

Dead Heat
Theatrical poster for 'Dead Heat,' parodying the design of the Goodfellas poster, a much better film.
Directed byMark Malone
Written byMark Malone
Produced byCharles Martin Smith
Michael Paseornek
StarringKiefer Sutherland
Anthony LaPaglia
Radha Mitchell
Lothaire Bluteau
CinematographyRoss W. Clarkson
Edited byAlison Grace
Music byPatric Caird
Production
companies
Distributed byBoulevard Entertainment
Release date
  • July 23, 2002 (2002-07-23) (DVD)
Running time
94 minutes
CountriesCanada
Germany

Plot

Situated in Boston, Albert Paul 'Pally' LaMarr (Kiefer Sutherland) plays the role of a 35 year old police officer who has recently suffered a heart attack while facing a bandit, forcing him into retirement. The loss of his career created a void that drove him into depression and left him contemplating suicide. His wife, Charlotte LaMarr (Radha Mitchell) calls Pally's half-brother Ray LaMarr (Anthony LaPaglia) to come and visit him with the intention of bringing his spirits up. Ray is a small time crook and he convinces Pally to finance a long-shot race horse. Unknowingly, Pally becomes in over his head as Ray's new found jockey Tony LaRoche (Lothaire Bluteau) is a gambling addict who is in debt with a Mob kingpin Frank Finnegan (Daniel Benzali). Ray and Pally become guilty by association and Tony's debt is now theirs. Pally finds himself mired in murder, mobsters and misfired romance.[1] The stakes of their new horse panning out just increase substantially.

Cast

Production

The film used locations in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia. It was Sutherland's last production before his TV show, 24.

Awards and nominations

The film received two nominations in the DVD Exclusive Awards in 2003, one for Best Cinematography and for Kiefer Sutherland for Best Actor.[2]

References
  1. McClain, Buzz (17 June 2002). "Dead Heat". Video Business. Radnor. 22 (24): 18. ProQuest 223912822.
  2. awards Awards for Dead Heat at IMDb
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