Slow Burn

• Director: Matthew Chapman
• AMG Rating:
• Genre: Thriller
• Release Year: 1986
• Country: US
• Run Time: 92 minutes

Plot

Slow Burn, directed by Matthew Chapman, a well-above average, made-for cable-TV mystery thriller tells the story of a detective and his search for the missing son and ex-wife of his client. Based on a novel by Arthur Lyons, and well-directed by Matthew Chapman this intelligent thriller follows detective Jacob Ash (Eric Roberts) as he investigates the disappearance of Donnie (Johnny Depp) the missing son of his client Gerald McMurty (Raymond Barry) and his ex-wife artist Laine Fleischer (Beverly D'Angelo) during a routine visit to Las Vegas. As the investigation continues Jacob discovers an intricate web of deceit and betrayal that leads to a murder which Jacob must solve. D'Angelo, frequently underrated, is top notch in her role of the frightened woman who may have secrets. Roberts, who can be uneven, is successful in creating an engaging and sexy character who has a good deal of appeal and a good chemistry with D'Angelo. Slow Burn is a surprising, engaging thriller with good performances and an intelligent premise and is highly recommended. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide

Cast

Beverly D'Angelo; Johnny Depp; Henry Gibson; Dan Hedaya; Dennis Lipscomb; Anne Schedeen; Eric Roberts

Credit

Gale Parker-Smith - Costume Designer, Matthew Chapman - Director, Loek Dikker - Composer (Music Score), Robert W. Welch III - Production Designer, Arthur Lyons - Book Author

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