Red Heat (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Red Heat is a 1988 action thriller directed by Walter Hill, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $35 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Red Heat About?
The premise of Red Heat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veteran detective from Moscow is sent to Chicago to pursue a notorious Soviet drug lord who has been trafficking in the city. He reluctantly partners with a local, wisecracking police officer, and the two must overcome their cultural differences and contrasting styles as they work together to bring the criminal to justice. Their pursuit leads them through the dangerous world of organized crime, resulting in a humorous and action-packed collaboration.
Red Heat Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drug dealer
- buddy cop
- russian abroad
- murder of a police officer
- shootout
- 1980s
- shot to death
- extradition
- escape from police custody
- prosthetic leg
- reckless driving
- drug lord
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- detective
- parking garage
- villain
- police brutality
- brutality
- opening action scene
- showdown
- manhunt
- soviet american cooperation
- moscow russia
- culture clash
- cocaine
- police officer
- chicago illinois
- russian mafia
- bus
- breasts
- tough guy
- action hero
- hero
- blood
- soviet union
- fish out of water
- gun
- nude fight
- prison
- uniformed police officer
- bus hit by a train
- diner
- hotel
- hotel desk clerk
- man wears a uniform
- bus chase
- drug deal
- crime boss
- car hit by a bus
- man disguised as a woman
- police commander
Red Heat Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with James Belushi. Directed by Walter Hill.
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Director Walter Hill
More from Walter Hill
More films directed by Walter Hill, best-rated first: The Long Riders, 48 Hrs., Hard Times and Crossroads.
Red Heat Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Red Heat 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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Red Heat Plot Summary
What happens in Red Heat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain Ivan Danko of the Moscow Militia orchestrates a trap for the elusive Viktor Rostavili, a notorious Georgian drug lord and crime kingpin. However, the ambush doesn’t go as planned, and Viktor manages to escape the clutches of the Soviet law enforcement, fleeing to the United States after a violent encounter that results in the deaths of several Moscow police officers, including Danko’s partner.
Full summary
The whole story of Red Heat, scene by scene
Red Heat Box Office
Red Heat grossed $35 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$35M
- US & Canada
- $35M
Red Heat Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Lionsgate Trailer
- Clip Cocanium! | Red Heat with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jim Belushi
- Clip The Apartment Shoot Out | Red Heat with Arnold Schwarzenegger & Jim Belushi
- Clip Red Heat | Best Scenes | Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
How Well Do You Know Red Heat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays Captain Ivan Danko?
Cars in Red Heat
64 cars on screen, including the 1987 Dodge Caravan and the 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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1970 MCI MC-7 Challenger Important role
Red Heat Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Röd fara” and “红塲特警”.
- Also known as
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- Röd fara
- 红塲特警
- 红色警探
- 魔鬼红星
- 冲出生死线
- En russer rydder op i Chicago
- Red Heat - En Russer Rydder Op I Chicago
- Danko: Calor rojo
- Al rojo vivo
- 红场特警
- 紅場特警
- Danko
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- Kızıl Alev
- Double Détente
- Vörös zsaru
- Rudé horko
- Czerwona Gorączka
- Червена топлина
- Красная жара
- Црвено усијање
- レッドブル
- Inferno Vermelho
- Αποστολή Εκτός Έδρας
- מפגש לוהט
- Febra roșie
- Červená horúčava
- Punainen vaara
- Crveno usijanje
- Infierno rojo
- Rød purk
- Червона спека
- 레드 히트
- Raudonas karštis
- 魔鬼紅星
- 衝出生死線
- داغ قرمز
- คนแดงเดือด
- Báo Động Đỏ
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Red Heat FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red Heat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Heat?
Red Heat runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Red Heat released?
Red Heat was released on June 17, 1988.
Who directed Red Heat?
Red Heat was directed by Walter Hill.
More films by Walter Hill Who is in the cast of Red Heat?
Red Heat stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi.
How much did Red Heat make at the box office?
Red Heat grossed $35 million worldwide.
How is Red Heat rated?
Red Heat has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Red Heat have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Red Heat has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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