Heat Wave
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.
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Heat Wave
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 19, 2008
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, Thriller, TV Movie
User Score
45%
Original Title
Die Hitzewelle - Keiner kann entkommen
Production Companies
Janus Filmproduktion GmbH, Sat.1
Director
Gregor Schnitzler
Description
When Germany is hit by a drought, the Ruhr area is threatened with the collapse of drinking water. Meteorologist Martina Fechner is appointed head of the crisis team, but has to recognize that her colleagues see the crisis as an opportunity for their own career. When even highly toxic germs are discovered in a reservoir, the region is also threatened by a plague.