: The film is presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with a runtime of approximately 93–97 minutes . Movie Overview & Reception
The Blu-ray release from features a 1080p AVC-encoded transfer sourced from a 2K scan of an interpositive. City Heat (1984) 1080p
: The transfer maintains deep, solid blacks, which is crucial for the film's many night scenes and the shadowy aesthetic of its 1930s setting. : The film is presented in its original 1
: Reviewers from Blu-ray.com highlight a "period sheen" that accentuates the lavish costumes and sets, with finely rendered grain and richly saturated colors. : Reviewers from Blu-ray
: While the film was highly anticipated for its star power, critics at the time—including Roger Ebert —found the script and execution uneven. However, modern retrospective reviews often view it as a fun, "amiable" bit of fluff that lets two legends play with their established screen personas.
: Private Investigator Mike Murphy’s partner is murdered after trying to blackmail a mobster, forcing Murphy to reunite with his former partner, Lt. Speer, to prevent a full-scale mob war.
: The film features a strong supporting cast, including Jane Alexander , Madeline Kahn , Rip Torn , Irene Cara , and Richard Roundtree .