Desert Heat

1999

Desert Heat (1999)

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A group of bullies terrorizing a small town meet their match in the Muscles From Brussels in this action drama. Eddie Lomax (Jean-Claude Van Damme) is a drifter who has been in a suicidal funk since the death of his close friend Johnny (Danny Trejo). Riding his motorcycle into a small desert town where Johnny once lived, Lomax is confronted by a gang of toughs, who beat him and steal his bike. However, Lomax is not a man to take an injustice lying down, and soon he begins exacting a violent revenge on the men who stole his motorcycle, with local handyman Jubal Early (Pat Morita) lending a hand and several area ladies offering aid and comfort. Inferno (which was also released under the titles Desert Heat and Coyote Moon) was directed by John G. Avildsen, though Danny Mulroon is credited on some prints.

Cast

Jean-Claude Van Damme
as Eddie
Gabrielle Fitzpatrick
as Rhonda
Noriyuki 'Pat' Morita
as Jubal
Danny Trejo
as Johnny
Larry Drake
as Ramsey
Jaime Pressly
as Dottie
Ford Rainey
as Pops
Paul Koslo
as Ives
Priscilla Pointer
as Mrs. Howard
Jonathan Avildsen
as Petey
Nikki Bokal
as Carol
Neil Delama
as Leon
Bill Erwin
as Eli
Kelly Ewing
as Rose
David 'Shark' Fralick
as Matt
Jim Hanks
as Bus Driver
Brett Harrelson
as Buck
Jeff Kober
as Beserko
Silas Weir Mitchell
as Jesse
Kevin West
as Vern
Robert Symonds
as Mr. Howard
Gregory Scott Cummins
as Leon
Lee Tergesen
as Luke
Steve Adell
as Joe Bob
Natalie Barish
as Old Woman Buyer
Philip Bruns
as Old Man Buyer
Evelyn Guerrero
as Bertie
Ray Chang
as Mr. Chang
Vincent Schiavelli
as Mr. Singh
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Critic Reviews for Desert Heat

All Critics (5)

You've seen it before, so why bother seeing Jean-Claude Van Damme go through the paces in this straight-to-tape howler?

Jan 3, 2009 | Rating: 0/4 | Full Review…
TheMovieReport.com

Oscar-winning director John Avildsen wisely removed his name in favor of a pseudonym on this forgettable direct-to-video Van Damme vehicle.

Oct 15, 2005 | Rating: 2/5
Fantastica Daily

Doused by a mediocre plot and poor plot escapes.

Mar 11, 2003 | Rating: 69/100
Apollo Guide
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Audience Reviews for Desert Heat

This Van Damme dud almost warranted a "so bad it's good review," but then I realized it was just really, really bad. All this from the director of ROCKY no less?

Michael S
Michael S

Super Reviewer

Jean-Claude Van Damme's desert action is fine as the loner willing to call it a day when he is attacked by a biker gang. He finds a new reason for living when he vows to get even.

Dean McKenna
Dean McKenna

Super Reviewer

½

AROOOOO! HAHA COME AND GET ME!! *BLAM BLAM* /dies. Trejo's best role yet.

jason davis
jason davis

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