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City Heat

"When a hotshot cop and a wise-guy detective get together... the heat is on!"

December 7, 1984 1h 37m 5.5/10 (203 votes)

Originally released in 1984. City Heat is a action/crime film. directed by Richard Benjamin.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, and Jane Alexander

Synopsis

Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye named Mike Murphy. Both Speer and Murphy served on the force together and were once good friends, but are now bitter enemies. When Murphy's partner is slain they team up again to fight the mob.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 7, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (203 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $38.3M 1.5x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$38,348,988

Production Companies

  • Deliverance Productions
  • Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Malpaso Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is City Heat about?

Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye named Mike Murphy. Both Speer and Murphy served o...

Who directed City Heat?

City Heat was directed by Richard Benjamin.

How long is City Heat?

City Heat has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was City Heat released?

City Heat was released on December 7, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in City Heat?

The main cast of City Heat includes Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Jane Alexander, Madeline Kahn, Rip Torn.

Is City Heat worth watching?

City Heat has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 203 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.