Synopsis
Two L.A. cops with opposing views on what is the best way to uphold the law have to work together to bring down the Yakuza, while trying to protect a beautiful woman.
Scores
Overall Score
52.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
67.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.5%
Review Aggregate
46.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, suspenseful, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysuspensefulaction-packedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolph Lundgren | 1991 | $792,000 | $1,825,000 | (est) |
| Brandon Lee | 1991 | $488,000 | $1,123,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count9
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes21,894
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $2,275,557 | $5,241,132 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $2,275,557 | $5,241,132 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $1,137,778 | $2,620,566 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $14,969,000 | $34,477,059 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $9,129,000 | $21,026,192 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $910,223 | $2,096,453 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $26,146,001 | $60,220,270 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $8,000,000 | $18,425,845 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $1,866,000 (est) | $4,297,828 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $1,046,000 | $2,409,179 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $1,818,000 | $4,187,273 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $1,600,000 | $3,685,169 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $14,330,000 | $33,005,294 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $11,816,001 | $27,214,976 |
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