Catch the Heat (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4.1

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Released in 1987, Catch the Heat is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joel Silberg, running about 88 minutes. “A one-woman strike force heats up the war on drugs.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. Catch the Heat stars Tiana Alexandra as Checkers Goldberg, David Dukes as Waldo Tarr, Rod Steiger as Jason Hannibal and Professor Toru Tanaka as Dozu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Catch the Heat has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Catch the Heat page.

If you liked it. Fans of Catch the Heat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Catch the Heat (1987)?
In US, Catch the Heat is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Catch the Heat worth watching?
Catch the Heat holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Catch the Heat?
Catch the Heat stars Tiana Alexandra, David Dukes, Rod Steiger, Professor Toru Tanaka and John Hancock.
When was Catch the Heat released?
Catch the Heat was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.