FILM 1670: BODY HEAT
TRIVIA: The picture was shot in
freezing cold temperatures. The production had to simulate the heatwave of the
film's story, the actors having to act hot in cold conditions. For example, the
thesps had to suck ice cubes before speaking to eliminate foggy breath and had
water sprayed on their skin and shirts to simulate body sweat.
The Matty Walker character was
modeled on film noir legend Lauren Bacall. Kathleen Turner was cast in the role due to her similarities
to Bacall, including a distinctive husky voice and distinguishable long,
shapely legs.
Debut theatrical feature film of
actress Kathleen Turner.
The picture is included in film
critic Roger Ebert's
"10 Best List" for 1981.
Directorial debut of Lawrence Kasdan.
Prior to this film, Kasdan had written Star Wars: Episode V - The
Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Raiders of the Lost Ark
(1981) for George
Lucas, and was in the process of writing Star Wars: Episode VI - Return
of the Jedi (1983). Lucas returned the favor by serving as Kasdan's
sponsor for the Ladd Company studio as well as acting as an uncredited
executive producer on this film.
The movie features Mickey Rourke in a
very early screen role as an arsonist.
Included among the "1001
Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.
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