When passion and crime intertwine, survival hangs in the balance.
HEAT OF MIDNIGHT
Jewel theft, passion, morality and survival. What will win in the end?
Quick Answer
Heat of Midnight is a 1966 French crime drama directed by Max Pécas about the dangerous interplay between jewel theft, passion, morality, and survival.
Programmer's Pick
Max Pécas serves up a lean, atmospheric slice of French crime drama where the threat of a lash is just as potent as a stolen gem. Jewel thieves, moral quandaries, and a bite of passion—this isn’t your average night at the movies.
— SassyFlix Programmer
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Why Cult
The story centers on the tense aftermath of a jewel theft, setting the stage for suspenseful confrontations and shifting alliances.
Characters are pushed to their limits, grappling with morality and survival in a world where passion can complicate everything.
Directed by Max Pécas, whose approach infuses the film with a raw, provocative energy rarely seen in 1960s crime dramas.
Torture, lashings, and sexual encounters raise the stakes, making emotions and physical risks inseparable.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Heat of Midnight released? +
Heat of Midnight was released in 1966.
Who directed Heat of Midnight? +
Heat of Midnight was directed by Max Pécas.
How long is Heat of Midnight? +
Heat of Midnight has a runtime of 67 minutes.
What genre is Heat of Midnight? +
Heat of Midnight is a crime and drama film.
Where can I watch Heat of Midnight? +
You can watch Heat of Midnight on SassyFlix.
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