Summaries

Las Vegas is the backdrop for all the torrid action of heat, as Burt Reynolds plays the soft-hearted bodyguard who's out to protect his friends.

Reynolds plays an ex-soldier-of-fortunish character in Vegas, taking "Chaperone" jobs, fighting with the mob, and trying to get enough money together to move to Venice, Italy.—Ron Plumley <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • tough guy
  • fistfight
  • prostitute
  • las vegas nevada
  • hotel room
Genres
  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Mar 12, 1987
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Production companies Escalante Productions Elliott Kastner Productions

Box office

Budget $17000000
Gross US & Canada $2793214
Opening weekend US & Canada $1354375
Gross worldwide $2793214

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 41m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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