Collision Course (1989): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Collision Course is a 1989 action comedy directed by Lewis Teague, starring Danny Kamekona as Oshima, Tom Noonan and Dennis Holahan. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes. Stream it on Cinemax.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Lewis Teague
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Interscope Communications
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Collision Course About?
The premise of Collision Course without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A relentless rivalry threatens to derail the investigation when a meticulous Japanese investigator and a hard‑nosed Detroit cop are forced to cooperate. Their clashing methods and cultural differences fuel tension, yet together they chase a stolen prototype turbocharger whose recovery could solve the crime of the century.
Collision Course Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- detective
- japanese abroad
- interracial friendship
- villain
- shootout
- investigation
- car chase
- crime boss
- macguffin
- action hero
- two man army
- car motorcycle chase
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- tough cop
- fight
- detroit michigan
- murder
- split screen
- two word title
- grenade
- police station
- buddy cop comedy
- escape from police custody
- henchman
- subtitled scene
- rocket launcher
- jumping through a windshield
- urban decay
- turbo charger
- foot chase
- jumping out of a window
- freight train
- automobile manufacturer
- home invasion
- surveillance
- pursuit
- prototype
- junkyard
- bar fight
- security guard
- alley
- breaking and entering
- press conference
- exploding house
- maverick cop
- hotel room
- tough guy
- exploding car
- grand prix
- hitman
- culture clash
Where to Watch Collision Course
Stream it on Cinemax. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Collision Course Cast & Characters
Danny Kamekona leads the cast as Oshima, with Tom Noonan as Scully and Dennis Holahan as Derek Jarryd. Directed by Lewis Teague; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Lewis Teague
- Danny Kamekona as Oshima
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Tom Noonan as Scully - Dennis Holahan as Derek Jarryd
- Randall 'Tex' Cobb as Kosnic
Also Starring in Collision Course
· 15 more- Jay Leno Detective Tony Costas
- Ernie Hudson Shortcut
- Pat Morita Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo
- Soon-Tek Oh Kitao
- Al Waxman Dingman
- Chris Sarandon Philip Madras
- Damien Leake Tenement Man
- Hamadi Izzard Tenement Kid
- John Hancock Lieutenant Ryerson
- Jack Poggi Mac
- Mike Starr Auto Worker Bowling Alley #3
- Ron Taylor Auto Worker Bowling Alley #2
- Richard Gant Jarryd Guard #2
- Frank Patton III Jarryd Guard #1
- Richard Noyce Auto Worker Bowling Alley #1
Collision Course Plot Summary
What happens in Collision Course from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Oshima, Danny Kamekona, tries to sell a revolutionary turbo charger to an auto maker controlled by Derek Jarryd [Dennis Holahan], but the deal is brokered by two brutal enforcers, Scully [Tom Noonan] and Kosnic [Randall ‘Tex’ Cobb]. When Oshima backs out at the last moment, claiming he has hidden the turbo charger, he is tortured and hung upside down, dying before he can reveal its location. The junkyard manager who stumbles onto the scheme is shot with a rocket gun by Scully, sealing the murder in a cloud of danger.
Full summary
The whole story of Collision Course, scene by scene
Cars in Collision Course
122 cars on screen, including the 1985 Toyota Tercel and the 1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
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1985 Toyota Tercel Main role -
1987 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1977 Cadillac Seville Important role -
1960 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Important role
Collision Course Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Dois Tiras da Pesada” and “Hívatlan szövetséges”.
- Also known as
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- Dois Tiras da Pesada
- Hívatlan szövetséges
- Detroit City - Ein irrer Job
- Лудо преследване
- Kamikaze Detroit
- Крутая парочка
- Putanja sudara
- O Embate
- Batendo de Frente
- Zólta goraczka
- Skuddsikker purk
- Γιαπωνεζικος μπελας
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- Konnat ketoon
- Karate mig her - karate mig der!
- Kolize
- Un polițist și jumătate
- Nesoglasje v modrem
- Крута парочка
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Collision Course FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Collision Course, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Collision Course?
Collision Course runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Collision Course released?
Collision Course was released on April 27, 1989.
Who directed Collision Course?
Collision Course was directed by Lewis Teague.
More films by Lewis Teague Who is in the cast of Collision Course?
Collision Course stars Danny Kamekona as Oshima, Tom Noonan as Scully and Dennis Holahan as Derek Jarryd, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch Collision Course?
In the US, Collision Course is streaming on Cinemax (availability from JustWatch).
Does Collision Course have a post-credit scene?
No. Collision Course has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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