Body Heat

Body Heat is a 1981 neo-film noir written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. A remake of 1944's Double Indemnity, it stars William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson, J. A. Preston and Mickey Rourke.

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1981 - Film noir - Lawrence Kasdan - 1944 - Double Indemnity - William Hurt - Kathleen Turner - Richard Crenna - Ted Danson - J. A. Preston - Mickey Rourke

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Ned Racine (Hurt), a small-town Florida lawyer, becomes entangled with Matty Walker (Turner), who is plotting to murder her husband (Crenna) and collect his insurance money. Racine's best friend, tap-dancing District Attorney Peter Lowenstein (Danson) is hot on the couple's trail.

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Florida - Lawyer - Insurance - District Attorney

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Body Heat may be cited as an example of postmodern pastiche, as its sets are an intentional mix of visual eras.

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