Slow Burn (1986): Cast
Slow Burn is a 1986 drama thriller directed by Matthew Chapman, starring Eric Roberts as Jacob Asch, Raymond J. Barry and Beverly D'Angelo. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Matthew Chapman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pay Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Slow Burn About?
The premise of Slow Burn without spoilers.
Jacob Asch is hired by Gerald McMurty to locate Gerald’s ex‑wife Laine and their son in Palm Springs. Jacob tracks down Laine and a teen named Donnie, who may or may not be Gerald’s child. He uncovers a tangled web of deceit and betrayal that spirals toward murder, and he commits himself to solving the mystery and identifying the killer before dusk.
Slow Burn Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- female frontal nudity
- lie detector
- flashlight
- money
- private detective
- based on novel
Slow Burn Cast & Characters
Eric Roberts leads the cast as Jacob Asch, with Raymond J. Barry as Gerald McMurty and Beverly D'Angelo as Laine Fleischer. Directed by Matthew Chapman; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Matthew Chapman
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Eric Roberts as Jacob Asch -
Raymond J. Barry as Gerald McMurty -
Beverly D'Angelo as Laine Fleischer -
Johnny Depp as Donnie Fleischer
Also Starring in Slow Burn
· 9 more- Henry Gibson Robert
- Dan Hedaya Simon Fleischer
- Richard Cox Tommy Walsh
- Dennis Lipscomb Ron McDonald
- Edward Bunker George
- Emily Longstreth Pam Draper
- Frank Schuller Norton
- Anne Schedeen Mona
- Victoria Catlin Erica
More from Matthew Chapman
More films directed by Matthew Chapman, best-rated first: The Ledge, Heart of Midnight, Strangers Kiss and Hussy.
Slow Burn Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Lenta agonía (Slow Burn)” and “Δολοφονίες στο Παλμ Σπρινκς”.
- Also known as
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- Lenta agonía (Slow Burn)
- Δολοφονίες στο Παλμ Σπρινκς
- Жар
- Mort en eau trouble, ნელი წვა
- Arderea mocnită
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Slow Burn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Slow Burn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Slow Burn?
Slow Burn runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Slow Burn released?
Slow Burn was released on June 29, 1986.
Who directed Slow Burn?
Slow Burn was directed by Matthew Chapman.
More films by Matthew Chapman Who is in the cast of Slow Burn?
Slow Burn stars Eric Roberts as Jacob Asch, Raymond J. Barry as Gerald McMurty and Beverly D'Angelo as Laine Fleischer, among 13 credited actors.
Does Slow Burn have a post-credit scene?
No. Slow Burn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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