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City Heat (1984)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Richard Benjamin
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Clint Eastwood, Irene Cara, Jane Alexander, Madeline Kahn, Rip Torn
Published ID: 1365
UPC: 085392753222,
Plot: This standard, tongue-in-cheek, gangsters and good guys saga is carried on the star power and screen presence of Clint Eastwood as Lt. Speer, a taciturn, tough, play-it-by-the-book cop, and on Burt Reynolds as Mike Murphy, Speer's old friend in the force, now turned private eye but still a captivating rogue at heart. With a sub-text of playing their well-known screen personas off each other, Eastwood and Reynolds provide more than a surface interpretation of the characters that made them famous. After Murphy's partner is murdered, he focuses on pitting one mob boss against another in an attempt to have both mobsters kill each other. In the meantime, Lt. Speer -- who has never approved of Murphy's private detective business -- does not really know if Murphy is for or against the two top gangsters. Set in the era of speakeasies and Prohibition, an added layer of film noir can be discerned under the complex plot, verbal repartée, and episodes of toned-down violence (a kind of parody in themselves). Although this may not be the best film either star has made, it is still interesting to see them together on screen. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
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Great entertainment - Loved this one
Added 6/14/2009

Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds and Madeline Kahn outdo themselves with witty, well-written dialogue. This movie is full of everything you love about Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds. Plenty of action and comedy. A must see for any Clint Eastwood or Burt Reynolds fan.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
City Heat
Added 4/13/2009

Amazon was great! Easy to work with and easy to follow. The price was outstanding and the shipping cost was minimal. Overall, an outstanding experience!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Completely underrated movie
Added 12/10/2008

I'm not sure what people expected of this movie, but if you forget about who the actors are in this movie and just watch it for fun, it's a hoot! Sure, the plot's a little thin, but it's a comedy, who cares. Enjoy, it's fun and funny.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Very funny and underrated
Added 9/1/2007

I think the humor in this film is a little to sophisticated for most Clint and/or Burt fans but this is a great movie. This is a very intelligent comedy that many people just wont get. I have read that people think the actors gave wooden preformances, that's what the parts call for. This film has some great scenes, especially Clints fight scenes.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Great film
Added 7/10/2007

I love movies set in this era. I love the clothes, the cars, the music; it was just a simpler time in America's history.

Burt Reynolds and Clint Eastwood play off of each other so well and the one-liners are hilarious. Great plot, great comedy, and great fun.

Reynolds when Eastwood walks unannounced into the office: "I didn't hear you knock."

Eastwood: "What a relief. I thought I was going deaf."

These two constantly banter like this throughout the whole fim and it's always funny.

Give this fun flick a try.


2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
Great entertainment - Loved this one
Added 6/14/2009

Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds and Madeline Kahn outdo themselves with witty, well-written dialogue. This movie is full of everything you love about Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds. Plenty of action and comedy. A must see for any Clint Eastwood or Burt Reynolds fan.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
City Heat
Added 4/13/2009

Amazon was great! Easy to work with and easy to follow. The price was outstanding and the shipping cost was minimal. Overall, an outstanding experience!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Completely underrated movie
Added 12/10/2008

I'm not sure what people expected of this movie, but if you forget about who the actors are in this movie and just watch it for fun, it's a hoot! Sure, the plot's a little thin, but it's a comedy, who cares. Enjoy, it's fun and funny.
2 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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