Synopsis
Two NYC cops arrest a Yakuza member and must escort him when he's extradited to Japan.
Scores
Overall Score
78.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
80.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.7%
Review Aggregate
57.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 16 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizeddarkcharacter-drivensuspensefulaction-packedemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Douglas | 1989 | $2,157,000 | $5,456,000 | (est) |
| Andy Garcia | 1989 | $1,328,000 | $3,359,000 | (est) |
| Ken Takakura | 1989 | $1,000,000 | $2,529,000 | (est) |
| Kate Capshaw | 1989 | $817,000 | $2,067,000 | (est) |
| Yūsaku Matsuda | 1989 | $699,000 | $1,768,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes62,832
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $46,212,055 | $116,909,046 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $46,212,140 | $116,909,261 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $23,106,028 | $58,454,523 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $40,817,000 | $103,260,427 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $22,633,000 | $57,257,840 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $11,553,014 | $29,227,261 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $98,109,041 | $248,200,050 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $30,000,000 | $75,895,161 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $9,902,000 (est) | $25,050,463 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $7,849,000 | $19,856,704 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $5,241,000 | $13,258,885 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $5,100,000 | $12,902,177 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $58,092,000 | $146,963,390 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $40,017,041 | $101,236,660 |
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