---
title: "Heat"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4579
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Heat (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Heat is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Andy Warhol Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A struggling former child star becomes entangled with an actress and her daughter in Hollywood."

### Why Watch
- features a former child star trying to find acting work
- explores complex Hollywood relationships

### Caveats & Content Note
- character dynamics can be unconventional
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes and is rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/heat-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Morrissey
- **Networks / Studios**: Andy Warhol Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joe Dallesandro** as *Joey*
- **Sylvia Miles** as *Sally Todd*
- **Andrea Feldman** as *Jessica*
- **Pat Ast** as *Lydia / landlady*
- **Eric Emerson** as *Eric*
- **Ray Vestal** as *Ray*
- **Lester Persky** as *Sidney*
- **Harold Childe** as *Harold*
- **John Hallowell** as *John / Gossip columnist*
- **Gary Koznocha** as *Gary*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Heat released?
The film was released on October 6, 1972.

### Q: What genres is the film associated with?
The film falls under comedy and drama.

### Q: What is the runtime of Heat?
The runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The main character is Joe Davis, a former child star struggling for acting jobs.

### Q: Where does Joe Davis live at the start?
He is reduced to living in a cheap Hollywood motel.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heat — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4579)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*