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Small-town lawyer Ned Racine (William Hurt) falls for femme fatale Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner) and agrees to help her murder her husband.Set during a sweltering Florida summer, Body Heat launched Kathleen Turner’s career and is considered a masterpiece of neo-noir, adding muscular eroticism to more classic elements of the noir genre.
‘Still regarded as one of the steamiest movies of all time, Body Heat is a fantastic exponent of how noir has developed’ – Empire
Hot Summer Nights offers a curated selection of sizzling romances, road trips, suspense, stunning locations and a generous helping of nostalgia. View all screenings
Come along early to enjoy Hot Summer Nights in the NFSA courtyard, with live performances or DJ sets from 6pm and extended opening hours at our onsite cafe and bar.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NFSA Canberra, National Film and Sound Archive, Acton ACT 2601, Australia,Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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