Catch the Heat
“A one-woman strike force heats up the war on drugs.”
Synopsis
Gorgeous Checkers Goldberg, a police detective, goes undercover as a stripper in order to stop a ruthless kingpin who has been using unsuspecting starlets in order to smuggle drugs into the United States. With her hot looks, street smarts and martial arts prowess, Goldberg seems to have everything she needs to catch this violent criminal -- and will stop at nothing to get the job done.
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Feel The Heat (1987) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-21
Top Cast
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Tiana Alexandra
Checkers Goldberg
David Dukes
Waldo Tarr
Rod Steiger
Jason Hannibal
Professor Toru Tanaka
Dozu
John Hancock
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Jorge Martínez
Raul De Villa
Brian Libby
Brody
Jessica Schultz
Maria
Russell Clark
Reggie
Brian Thompson
Danny Boy
Norman Erlich
Jose Calsado
Jacques Arndt
Dr. Bleyer
John Dresden
San Francisco Cop
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Silberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
- Original Title
- Catch the Heat
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Negocios Cinematográficos S.A., Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Silberg
Stirling Silliphant
Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker
Nissim Leon
Christopher Holmes, Darren T. Holmes
Moshe Diamant, Stirling Silliphant, Don Van Atta
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Silberg
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Don Van Atta
Producer
Christopher Holmes
Editor
Darren T. Holmes
Editor
Jorge Marchegiani
Production Design
Marlene Stewart
Costume Design
Alan Amiel
Stunt Coordinator
Nissim Leon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catch the Heat
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What is Catch the Heat about?
Gorgeous Checkers Goldberg, a police detective, goes undercover as a stripper in order to stop a ruthless kingpin who has been using unsuspecting starlets in order to smuggle drugs into the United States. With her hot looks, street smarts and martial arts prowess, Goldberg seems to have everything she needs to catch this violent criminal -- and will stop at nothing to get the job done.
Who directed Catch the Heat?
Catch the Heat was directed by Joel Silberg.
Who stars in Catch the Heat?
The principal cast of Catch the Heat includes Tiana Alexandra, David Dukes, Rod Steiger, Professor Toru Tanaka, John Hancock.
When was Catch the Heat released and how long is it?
Catch the Heat was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Catch the Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Catch the Heat was composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catch the Heat?
Catch the Heat holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).