Synopsis
A Chicago detective, seeking to avenge his partner's death, travels to New Orleans where he unexpectedly becomes involved in a cat and mouse game of survival.
Scores
Overall Score
49.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
62.5%
Review Aggregate
36.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, gritty, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gere | 1986 | $1,733,000 | $4,961,000 | (est) |
| Kim Basinger | 1986 | $1,067,000 | $3,054,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score28.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes9,056
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $12,303,904 | $35,216,557 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $12,303,904 | $35,216,557 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $6,151,952 | $17,608,279 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $15,600,000 | $44,650,730 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $6,699,000 | $19,174,054 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $2,952,937 | $8,451,974 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $31,403,889 | $89,885,036 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $14,000,000 | $40,071,168 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $4,328,000 (est) | $12,387,715 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $1,256,000 | $3,594,956 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $1,783,000 | $5,103,349 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $2,800,000 | $8,014,234 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $24,167,000 | $69,171,422 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $7,236,889 | $20,713,614 |
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