Synopsis
Framed for his ex-wife's murder by a parolee he once put behind bars, Los Angeles cop Jack Murphy escapes from custody to capture the killer, but he is now handcuffed to a foul-mouthed thief he had only just arrested.
Scores
Overall Score
47.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
40.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.7%
Review Aggregate
43.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 40% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, character-driven, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalcharacter-drivensuspensefulaction-packedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Bronson | 1986 | $417,000 | $1,194,000 | (est) |
| Carrie Snodgress | 1986 | $257,000 | $735,000 | (est) |
| Robert F. Lyons | 1986 | $193,000 | $554,000 | (est) |
| Richard Romanus | 1986 | $158,000 | $453,000 | (est) |
| Kathleen Wilhoite | 1986 | $135,000 | $387,000 | (est) |
| Angel Tompkins | 1986 | $119,000 | $341,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes7,161
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $9,947,631 | $28,472,370 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $9,947,631 | $28,472,370 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $4,973,816 | $14,236,185 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $14,467,000 | $41,407,826 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $6,212,000 | $17,780,149 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $2,387,431 | $6,833,369 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $28,040,247 | $80,257,529 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $8,000,000 | $22,897,810 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $3,375,000 (est) | $9,660,013 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $1,122,000 | $3,211,418 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $1,636,000 | $4,682,602 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $1,600,000 | $4,579,562 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $15,733,000 | $45,031,405 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $12,307,247 | $35,226,125 |
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