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Hot Pursuit

  • 1987
  • PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
4.3K
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Hot Pursuit (1987)
Dan arrives too late for his girlfriend's family's plane to the Caribbean. He gets the next. Once there, Dan's hot pursuit of his girlfriend includes 3 friendly locals, a dubious yacht skipper, corrupt police, hijacker, pirates etc.
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Dan arrives too late for his girlfriend's family's plane to the Caribbean. He gets the next. Once there, Dan's hot pursuit of his girlfriend includes 3 friendly locals, a dubious yacht skipp... Read allDan arrives too late for his girlfriend's family's plane to the Caribbean. He gets the next. Once there, Dan's hot pursuit of his girlfriend includes 3 friendly locals, a dubious yacht skipper, corrupt police, hijacker, pirates etc.Dan arrives too late for his girlfriend's family's plane to the Caribbean. He gets the next. Once there, Dan's hot pursuit of his girlfriend includes 3 friendly locals, a dubious yacht skipper, corrupt police, hijacker, pirates etc.

  • Director
    • Steven Lisberger
  • Writers
    • Steven Lisberger
    • Steven W. Carabatsos
    • Tom Mankiewicz
  • Stars
    • John Cusack
    • Robert Loggia
    • Jerry Stiller
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steven Lisberger
    • Writers
      • Steven Lisberger
      • Steven W. Carabatsos
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • Stars
      • John Cusack
      • Robert Loggia
      • Jerry Stiller
    • 32User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Dan Bartlett
    Robert Loggia
    Robert Loggia
    • 'Mac' MacClaren
    Jerry Stiller
    Jerry Stiller
    • Victor Honeywell
    Wendy Gazelle
    • Lori Cronenberg
    Monte Markham
    Monte Markham
    • Bill Cronenberg
    Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares
    • Buffy Cronenberg
    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Chris Honeywell
    Dah-ve Chodan
    • Ginger Cronenberg
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Alphonso
    Paul Bates
    Paul Bates
    • Cleon
    Ursaline Bryant
    • Roxanne
    Terence Cooper
    Terence Cooper
    • Captain Andrew
    • (as Terrence Cooper)
    Miguel Ángel Fuentes
    Miguel Ángel Fuentes
    • Policeman #1
    • (as Miguel Angel Fuentes)
    Carlos Horcasitas
    • Policeman #2
    Martin LaSalle
    Martin LaSalle
    • Prisoner
    • (as Martin Lasalle)
    Isaura Espinoza
    Isaura Espinoza
    • Carmen
    • (as Isaura Espinosa)
    Lourdes Munguía
    Lourdes Munguía
    • Maria
    • (as Lourdes Munguia)
    Leopoldo Salazar
    • Bearded Bomber
    • (as Polo Salazar)
    • Director
      • Steven Lisberger
    • Writers
      • Steven Lisberger
      • Steven W. Carabatsos
      • Tom Mankiewicz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews32

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    7LivewireT

    A first timer here

    OK. Check this out. I am not a critic by any means...I really don't even like movies all that much (well, today's movies). However, this is a movie that I remember having strong feelings for. This is my FAVORITE movie of all time...It came on HBO and I can't find it anywhere. I love the soundtrack...I even remember the songs. This is an adventure action type movie--that's the type I like, I guess. And a comedy at times. I do believe there is one shocking scene with a dead body or something...but nothing too bad. This movie deserves more credit that it gets. Oh, BTW this is my first post here on IMDb. Yeah, that's how much I like this movie.
    tbro71

    Simple, fun, and harmless

    No the film won't win any oscars, but the tropical locations, John Cusack's talent, and gruffy Robert Loggia make this a very watchable film. I have seen this movie dozens of times and never get tired of it.
    5gridoon

    Formulaic but pleasant.

    Formulaic, uninspired but painless teen comedy. It's the typical formula where the young hero encounters every imaginable object as he tries to get to his (constantly changing) destination; thanks to his wits, and to pure luck, he overcomes all of them. This film shares with many 80s comedies ("Stripes" comes to mind) the bad habit of turning into an action film halfway through, but the beautiful locations (beautifully photographed) keep it pleasant enough. (**)
    Mystik

    what a waste!

    John Cusack's worst film ever! The story is lackluster, the characters foolish and unmotivated. Poor performances all around. For a great John Cusack movie, rent Grosse Pointe Blank, or Say Anything.
    7Easygoer10

    Light Fare

    I like this film. Sure, it has many predictable, same old stuff jokes, etc. However, you get to see John Cusack early in his career. He is an extremely underrated actor; taking very carefully chosen roles. This is the difference between an artist and a run of the mill actor. It has served him well. There are many similar actors; however there is only one John Cusack. For example, the same goes for Nicolas Cage or Colin Farrell. They choose their roles carefully, often passing up "blockbuster films" while doing so. This is what sets them (& others) apart.

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    Related interests

    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Ben Stiller's cinema acting debut.
    • Goofs
      When Dan is on the plane the flight attendant has on a USAF female uniform with one stripe. After the hijack attempt, and while we see the shot of just her arm, the flight attendant's uniform has 2 stripes.
    • Quotes

      Dan Bartlett: They call me 'Mr. Determined.'

    • Connections
      Referenced in Rewind This! (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Lion Sleeps Tonight
      Original Music and Lyrics by Solomon Linda (uncredited)

      Adapted and arranged by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, George David Weiss and Albert Stanton

      Performed by The Nylons (as the Nylons),

      Courtesy of Attic Records Limited

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Persecución intensa
    • Filming locations
      • Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • RKO Pictures
      • Interaccess Film Distribution
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,215,849
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,507,645
      • May 10, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,215,849
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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