by John Bush
synopsis
Titled Detroit Heat for video release, this blaxploitation flick concerns two Motor City detectives (Hari Rhodes, Alex Rocco) on the trail of a gang of thieves who attacked a political rally. Noted blaxploitation fan Quentin Tarantino sponsored a theatrical re-release in 1998, with a video reissue following.
characteristics
- Going Undercover
- Investigator
- Drug Trade
- Detective
- Police Corruption
- Race Relations
- Charity
- Jewel-robbery
- Opal
- Fighting The System
- POW/MIA
- Thief
- Theft
- Robber
- Heist
