Hot Stuff (1979): Cast & Plot
Hot Stuff is a 1979 comedy starring Dom DeLuise as Ernie Fortunato, Carol Arthur and David DeLuise. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rastar Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hot Stuff About?
The premise of Hot Stuff without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing shutdown due to a low conviction rate, a police department’s burglary task force adopts an unconventional tactic: they seize a pawn shop where thieves unload stolen merchandise. By recording each drop and pressing the sellers for the source of the goods, they trace the loot back to its origins, but their operation soon draws the ire of the mob, which discovers they’re being used as police.
Hot Stuff Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- payphone
- pay phone
- demanding an explanation
- police detective
- searching for the truth
- stunt driving
- miami florida
- caper crime
- police procedural crime
- police
- stolen goods
- pawnshop
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- scam
Hot Stuff Cast & Characters
Dom DeLuise leads the cast as Ernie Fortunato, with Carol Arthur as Gloria Fortunato and David DeLuise as David Fortunato.
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Dom DeLuise as Ernie Fortunato -
Carol Arthur as Gloria Fortunato - David DeLuise as David Fortunato
- Peter DeLuise as Peter Fortunato
Also Starring in Hot Stuff
· 61 more- Luis Ávalos Ramon
- Jerry Reed Doug von Horne
- Ossie Davis Captain John Geiberger
- Suzanne Pleshette Louise Webster
- Sydney Lassick Hymie
- Scratch Jaws
- Marc Lawrence Carmine
- Pat McCormick Man with Cigars
- Norma Davids Lady with Raft
- Beau Gillespie Boy with Chain Saw
- Jack White Fence
- Sid Raymond Dog Trainer
- Art Lewis Tony
- Luke Halpin Holdup Man #2
- John DiSanti Gay Thief
- Richard Davalos Charles
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- Bill McCutcheon Paully Albadecker
- Barney Martin Kiley
- Raymond Forchion Holdup Man #1
- Sid Gould Sid
- Alfie Wise Nick
- Michael DeLuise Boy With Fish
- Edmund Lupinski Roscoe
- William Fuller Boat Driver
- Steve Gladstone Irving
- Diane Johnson Pregnant Thief
- Rod Ball Thief
- Al Nesor Chicken Man
- Laurie Stark Prostitute
- Tim Chitwood Stunt Driver
- Mel Pape English Dope Pusher
- Jose Bahamonde Guitar Thief #2
- Terese Hanses Girl on Street
- Vic Hunter Man in Bar
- Victor Helou Moonlight
- Peppy Fields Shopper
- Peter Conrad Rocky
- Mike Falco Hit Man - Duke
- Angela Bomford English Dope Pusher
- Crispin Tyrone Jackson Boy With Dog
- Joe Reeggiero Holdup Man #3
- Matthew Burch Clifford
- Shirley Galabow Madame
- Eduardo Corbe Guitar Thief #1
- Sandy Mielke Paully's Friend
- Cedar Stump Paully's Friend
- Ginger Scott Rosemary
- George Warren Carmine's Hood
- Danny Bardisa Carmine's Hood
- Mayor Leonard Haber Carmine's Hood
- Shirley Cowell Society Lady
- Gigi Carrier Society Lady
- Katy Reaves Poor Lady
- Mike Baches Tall Crook
- Louis Silvers Gold Thief
- Bobby Self Radio Thief
- Tony Coffman Girl at Party
- Jim Ridarsick Muscleman
- Don Soffer Construction Worker
- Mimi Julia Keating Elderly Gunmoll
- Barry Noell Policeman with Feathers
Hot Stuff Plot Summary
What happens in Hot Stuff from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Miami, detectives Dom DeLuise as Ernie Fortunato, Luis Ávalos as Ramon, and Jerry Reed as Doug von Horne grow increasingly frustrated by their inability to convict the criminals they arrest. Their supervisor, Captain John Geiberger, played by Ossie Davis, brings in a fresh partner to the squad, Suzanne Pleshette as Louise Webster, hoping to sharpen their approach and expand their reach. The mood in the department deepens when Louise joins the team, and the detectives start to see a way forward through a more proactive, camera-driven sting operation.
Full summary
The whole story of Hot Stuff, scene by scene
Hot Stuff Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hot Stuff.
How Well Do You Know Hot Stuff?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor plays the detective Ernie Fortunato?
Cars in Hot Stuff
28 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula.
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1967 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula Important role -
1970 Chevrolet Camaro Minor role -
1969 Chevrolet Impala Custom Minor role
Hot Stuff Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Heisse Ware” and “Materia caliente”.
- Also known as
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- Heisse Ware
- Materia caliente
- Heta prylar
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Movies Like Hot Stuff
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hot Money, The Hot Rock and Thieves and Robbers.
Hot Stuff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Hot Stuff, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hot Stuff?
Hot Stuff runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Hot Stuff released?
Hot Stuff was released on August 10, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Hot Stuff?
Hot Stuff stars Dom DeLuise as Ernie Fortunato, Carol Arthur as Gloria Fortunato and David DeLuise as David Fortunato, among 65 credited actors.
Does Hot Stuff have a post-credit scene?
No. Hot Stuff has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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