The Blue Iguana movie poster

The Blue Iguana

"Everything's worth something here — except your life."

April 22, 1988 1h 30m 3.9/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1988. The Blue Iguana is a thriller/action film. directed by John Lafia.

Starring Dylan McDermott, James Russo, and Jessica Harper

Synopsis

To stay out of the slammer, down-on-his-luck bounty hunter Vince Holloway reluctantly agrees to do the bidding of two crooked IRS agents. Tasked with recouping $20 million of laundered drug money, Holloway heads south of the border to the Blue Iguana, a bar crawling with thugs, killers, smugglers, evil women, and crazy action.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 22, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 3.9/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Box Office $161.4K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country Mexico + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$161,398

Production Companies

  • Volcanica Films
  • Cinexacto Films
  • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • Propaganda Films
  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blue Iguana about?

To stay out of the slammer, down-on-his-luck bounty hunter Vince Holloway reluctantly agrees to do the bidding of two crooked IRS agents. Tasked with recouping $20 million of laundered drug money, ...

Who directed The Blue Iguana?

The Blue Iguana was directed by John Lafia.

How long is The Blue Iguana?

The Blue Iguana has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Blue Iguana released?

The Blue Iguana was released on April 22, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Blue Iguana?

The main cast of The Blue Iguana includes Dylan McDermott, James Russo, Jessica Harper, Pamela Gidley, Yano Anaya.