Red Heat
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.
Release Year
1988
Runtime
104 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Action, Crime
Story Snapshot
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.
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Red Heat is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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