Red Heat
"Moscow's toughest detective. Chicago's craziest cop. There's only one thing worse than making them mad. Making them partners."
Originally released in 1988. Red Heat is a action/crime film. directed by Walter Hill.
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, and Peter Boyle
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (1,553 votes)
Budget
$29M
Production budget
Box Office
$35M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $29,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,994,648
Production Companies
- Carolco Pictures
- Lone Wolf
- Oak Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Red Heat?
Red Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Red Heat released?
Red Heat was released on June 17, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Heat?
The main cast of Red Heat includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross, Laurence Fishburne.
Is Red Heat worth watching?
Red Heat has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,553 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.