Night of the Big Heat (1967)
Searing Terror! Burning In Its Intensity!
While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.
Director: Terence Fisher
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: May 1, 1967
Cast
- Christopher Lee - Godfrey Hanson
- Patrick Allen - Jeff Callum
- Peter Cushing - Dr. Vernon Stone
- Jane Merrow - Angela Roberts
- Sarah Lawson - Frankie Callum
- William Lucas - Ken Stanley
- Kenneth Cope - Tinker Mason
- Percy Herbert - Gerald Foster
- Thomas Heathcote - Bob Hayward
- Anna Turner - Stella Hayward
Screenplay
- Ronald Liles (Screenplay)
- John Lymington (Novel)
Music: Malcolm Lockyer
Cinematography: Reginald H. Wyer
Editing: Rod Nelson-Keys
Production: Planet Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences
Keywords
sheep, island, scotland, alien, scientist, heatwave
More Films by Director: Terence Fisher
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Night of the Big Heat about?
- While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.
- Who directed Night of the Big Heat?
- Night of the Big Heat was directed by Terence Fisher.
- Who stars in Night of the Big Heat?
- Night of the Big Heat stars Christopher Lee, Patrick Allen, Peter Cushing, Jane Merrow, Sarah Lawson, William Lucas.
- How long is Night of the Big Heat?
- Night of the Big Heat has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Night of the Big Heat?
- Night of the Big Heat is a Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller film.
- Where was Night of the Big Heat produced?
- Night of the Big Heat was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Night of the Big Heat?
- The themes of Night of the Big Heat include: Genetic Experiments and Cloning Ethics, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils, Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences.