Body Heat

Body Heat is a 1981 neo-noir film about a woman, in the midst of a searing Florida heat wave, who convinces her lover, a small-town lawyer, to murder her rich husband. Written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. As the temperature rises, the suspense begins.taglines Ned Racine You better take me up on this quick. In about 45 minutes, I'm going to give up and go away. Sometimes the shit comes down so heavy I feel like I should wear a hat. Matty Walker Well, some men, once they get a whiff of it, they trail you like a hound. Others Judge: Mr. Racine, the next time you come into my courtroom I hope you've got either a better defense, or a better class of client. Peter: I'm really disappointed in you, Racine. I've been living vicariously off of you for years. You shut up on me now, all I have is my wife. Teddy Lewis: I got a serious question for you: What the fuck are you doing? This is not shit for you to be messin' with. Are you ready to hear something? I want you to see if this sounds familiar: any time you try a decent crime, you got fifty ways you're gonna fuck up. If you think of twenty-five of them, then you're a genius... and you ain't no genius. You remember who told me that? Dialogue Matty: You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man. Ned: What else do you like? Lazy? Ugly? Horny? I've got 'em all. Matty: You don't look lazy. Ned: Maybe you shouldn't dress like that. Matty: This is a blouse and a skirt. I don't know what you're talking about. Ned: You shouldn't wear that body. Peter: I think I've underestimated you Ned. I don't know why it took me so long. You've started using your incompetence as a weapon. Ned: My defense was evolving. You guys got scared. Ned: You can stand here with me if you want but you'll have to agree not to talk about the heat. Matty: I'm a married woman. Ned: Meaning what? Matty: Meaning I'm not looking for company. Ned: Then you should have said I'm a happily married woman. Ned: Can I buy you a drink? Matty: I told you. I've got a husband. Ned: I'll buy him one too. Matty: He's out of town. Ned: My favorite kind. We'll drink to him. Matty: Only comes up on weekends. Ned: I'm liking him better all the time. Ned: I need someone to take care of me, someone to rub my tired muscles, smooth out my sheets. Matty: Get married. Ned: I just need it for tonight. Matty: Would you get me a paper towel or something? Dip it in some cold water. Ned: Right away. I'll even wipe if off for you. Matty: You don't want to lick it? Matty: What are you doing in Pine Haven? Ned: I'm no yokel, I was all the way to Miami once. Matty: My temperature runs a couple of degrees high, around a hundred. I don't mind. It's the engine or something. Ned: Maybe you need a tune up. Matty: Don't tell me. You have just the right tool. Ned: I like this place; it's got a nice feel. Matty: You were on top. Ned: So it could use a better mattress. See to it will you? Matty: Yes sir. Oscar: Whatcha got for pie today Stella? Stella: I got cherry, cherry and cherry. Oscar: Well, what do you recommend? Stella: I like the cherry. Oscar: Bring it on. Ned: How's the cop business, Oscar? Oscar: Real good. Always starts hopping in weather like this. When it gets this hot, people try to kill each other. Peter: Assistant County Prosecutor is not the end of the line for me. Ned: No, no. Someday, Deputy County Prosecutor. Ned: Hey lady, ya wanna fuck? Mary Ann: Gee, I don't know. Maybe. This sure is a friendly town. Matty: Ned, this Mary Ann. Mary Ann: We were just meeting. Ned made me feel very welcome. Walker's Lawyer: Would anyone mind if I smoke? [Everyone except Lowenstein lights up. Someone offers him a cigarette] Lowenstein: No, I don't need my own. I'll just breathe the air. Lowenstein: Ned, someday your dick is going to lead you into a very big hassle. That lady may have just killed her husband. Ned: She's not going to inherit anything by killing me. Besides, maybe she'll try to fuck me to death. [He smiles sadly] Taglines As the temperature rises, the suspense begins. It's a hot summer. Ned Racine is waiting for something special to happen. And when it does... He won't be ready for the consequences. She taught him everything she knew - about passion and murder. Cast William Hurt - Ned Racine Kathleen Turner - Matty Walker Richard Crenna - Edmund Walker Ted Danson - Peter Lowenstein J.A. Preston - Oscar Grace Mickey Rourke - Teddy Lewis Kim Zimmer - Mary Ann Simpson External links Body Heat 0082089 Body Heat 1002830-body_heat Body Heat bodyheat Body Heat Category:American crime films Category:American drama films Category:Neo-noir Category:Films set in Florida Category:Screenplays by Lawrence Kasdan Category:Films directed by Lawrence Kasdan Category:Films about lawyers Category:1981 American films Category:1981 English-language films