Synopsis
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.
Scores
Overall Score
80.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
86.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
86.2%
Review Aggregate
55.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 84% of 19 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, funny, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedfunnysuspensefulaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | 1988 | $8,000,000 source | $21,213,862 | reported |
| Jim Belushi | 1988 | $308,000 | $818,000 | (est) |
| Peter Boyle | 1988 | $232,000 | $616,000 | (est) |
| Ed O'Ross | 1988 | $190,000 | $504,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes79,860
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $34,994,648 | $92,796,456 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $34,994,648 | $92,796,456 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $17,497,324 | $46,398,228 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $33,624,000 | $89,161,864 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $17,588,000 | $46,638,677 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $8,748,662 | $23,199,114 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $77,457,986 | $205,397,882 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $18,173,000 (est) | $48,189,940 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $8,684,000 (est) | $23,027,648 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $6,197,000 | $16,432,788 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $4,201,000 | $11,139,930 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $3,634,600 | $9,637,988 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $40,889,600 | $108,428,294 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $36,568,386 | $96,969,589 |
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