Red Heat(1988) May 2026

In Chicago, Danko is paired with (Jim Belushi), a wisecracking, easy-going cop who is the polar opposite of the disciplined Russian. When Viktor escapes custody and kills Ridzik's partner, the two unlikely allies must overcome their cultural differences to track him down through the crime-ridden streets of Chicago. Key Production Facts

Released in 1988, is a classic buddy cop action thriller that features a historic collaboration between an American and a Soviet officer during the late Cold War era. Plot Summary Red Heat(1988)

The story follows (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a stoic Moscow Militia officer who leads a sting operation against the ruthless Georgian drug kingpin Viktor Rostavili . After Viktor kills Danko's partner and flees to the United States, Danko is dispatched to Chicago to extradite him. In Chicago, Danko is paired with (Jim Belushi),