Synopsis
At a time when relations between the West and Islam are dangerously tense, Java Heat opens amidst the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim nation. Java Heat centers on Jake, a reckless American tough guy who becomes embroiled in the turmoil ensuing the attacks, which killed the country’s much beloved Sultana. Jake is bent on vengeance but quickly finds the world a more complicated place than he can solve with violence alone. Lost among labyrinths of religious, political and cultural havoc, Jake must ally with cerebral Muslim detective Hashim, who handles Jake more like a suspect than a partner. The uneasy friendship leads to a treacherous man-hunt for the attack’s real instigator, a new breed of klepto-terrorist, who is even more twisted and terrifying than the Jihadist terrorists he hides behind.
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 10th, 2013 (Limited) by IFC Films |
| MPAA Rating: | R for violence throughout, language and sexual references. (Rating bulletin 2263, 3/13/2013) |
| Running Time: | 104 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Religious, Muslims, Terrorism, Buddy Cop, Revenge, Culture Clash |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Margate House |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |