Eric Wright (played by Michael Paré) is a protagonist in Sunset Heat.
A photographer from the East invited to California by his friend Danny. Formerly partners with Carl, he resents Carl for his lack of sympathy when Eric's brother overdosed. Carl forces him to find a stolen million dollars. Eric also attempts to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Julie while remaining unaware of where Danny hid the money. Danny Rollins (played by Adam Ant) is a protagonist in Sunset Heat.
Eric's friend who invites him to California. He steals one million dollars from Carl before being murdered, leaving the money's location unknown and triggering the film's central conflict. Carl Madson (played by Dennis Hopper) appears in Sunset Heat.
A drug dealer and Eric's former business partner. He holds a grudge against Eric over his brother's fatal overdose. After Danny's death, Carl coerces Eric into locating the stolen million dollars. He is also currently romantically involved with Julie. Julie (played by Daphne Ashbrook) appears in Sunset Heat.
Eric's former girlfriend who is now involved with Carl. Eric tries to rekindle their past relationship while navigating the dangerous situation surrounding Danny's stolen money. David (played by Charlie Schlatter) appears in Sunset Heat.
Lena (played by Tracy Tweed) appears in Sunset Heat.
Brandon (played by Little Richard) appears in Sunset Heat.
Det. Cook (played by Luca Bercovici) appears in Sunset Heat.
Sunset Heat (1992) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Eric Wright
(played by Michael Paré) — protagonist
A photographer from the East invited to California by his friend Danny. Formerly partners with Carl, he resents Carl for his lack of sympathy when Eric's brother overdosed. Carl forces him to find a s...
Danny Rollins
(played by Adam Ant) — protagonist
Eric's friend who invites him to California. He steals one million dollars from Carl before being murdered, leaving the money's location unknown and triggering the film's central conflict.
Carl Madson
(played by Dennis Hopper) — supporting
A drug dealer and Eric's former business partner. He holds a grudge against Eric over his brother's fatal overdose. After Danny's death, Carl coerces Eric into locating the stolen million dollars. He...
Julie
(played by Daphne Ashbrook) — supporting
Eric's former girlfriend who is now involved with Carl. Eric tries to rekindle their past relationship while navigating the dangerous situation surrounding Danny's stolen money.
David
(played by Charlie Schlatter) — supporting
Lena
(played by Tracy Tweed) — supporting
Brandon
(played by Little Richard) — supporting
Det. Cook
(played by Luca Bercovici) — supporting
Drucker
(played by Tony Todd) — supporting
Todd
(played by Joe Lara) — supporting
Key Relationships
Danny Rollins → Todd
(Alliance Accomplice)
Eric Wright → Brandon
(Alliance Informant)
Eric Wright → David
(Social Contact)
Eric Wright → Lena
(Romantic Interest)
Carl Madson → Drucker
(Alliance Associate)
Eric Wright → Det. Cook
(Professional Investigator)
Eric Wright → Julie
(Alliance Ally)
Danny Rollins → Carl Madson
(Conflict Thief)
Eric Wright → Carl Madson
(Professional Former Business Partner)
Eric Wright → Danny Rollins
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A photographer is forced to hunt for stolen money while navigating past betrayals and a complicated romance.
Plot Progression
The California Invitation
Betrayal and Blood
Love and Leverage
The Final Search
Directed by John Nicolella
Sunset Heat (1992) · 4.1/10 · thriller, tv-movie
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