Red Heat (1988) — Screenplay
A stoic Soviet officer and an arrogant Chicago cop must overcome their cultural animosity to capture a Georgian drug lord before he escapes American justice.
- Written by
- Walter Hill, Harry Kleiner, Troy Kennedy Martin
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Crime
- Studio
- Oak Pictures, Lone Wolf, Carolco Pictures
- Length
- 133 pages
Walter Hill's buddy-cop thriller offers a masterclass in tonal balance, weaving gritty action with sharp comedic dialogue. The contrasting leads—Ivan's rigid discipline versus Ridzik's chaotic instincts—drive a character arc built on mutual respect. Study its efficient world-building and pacing, which keep the cross-cultural chase taut without sacrificing humor.
Read the full Red Heat (1988) screenplay in PDF, page by page, right here on Laper — or download the original script to study Walter Hill, Harry Kleiner, Troy Kennedy Martin’s scene work, dialogue and structure at your own pace. A free resource for screenwriters and film students learning Hollywood script format.