Red Heat(1988)
“Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners.”
Overview
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
Director
Walter Hill
Studio
Carolco Pictures
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$35M
Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Ivan Danko
Jim Belushi
as Art Ridzik
Peter Boyle
as Lou Donnelly
Ed O'Ross
as Viktor Rostavili
Laurence Fishburne
as Lt. Stobbs
Gina Gershon
as Cat Manzetti
Richard Bright
as Sgt. Gallagher
Brent Jennings
as Abdul Elijah
Gretchen Palmer
as Hooker
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Night Clerk
Mike Hagerty
as Pat Nunn
Brion James
as Streak
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
Carolco Pictures • Lone Wolf • Oak Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Heat?▼
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What is Red Heat about?▼
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.
Who directed Red Heat?▼
Red Heat was directed by Walter Hill and released in 1988. It is a action, crime film.
How long is Red Heat?▼
Red Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Red Heat?▼
The cast of Red Heat includes Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ivan Danko, Jim Belushi as Art Ridzik, Peter Boyle as Lou Donnelly, Ed O'Ross as Viktor Rostavili, Laurence Fishburne as Lt. Stobbs and more.
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