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Collision Course

Collision Course

The only thing stopping these two cops from solving the crime of the century, is each other.

19894.11h 40m

Overview

A Japanese investigator and a Detroit cop team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger.

Directed by Lewis Teague
Written by Frank Darius Namei, Robert Resnikoff
Produced by Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0M0

Top Cast

Pat Morita

Pat Morita

Investigator Fujitsuka Natsuo

Jay Leno

Jay Leno

Detective Tony Costas

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Philip Madras

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

Scully

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Shortcut

John Hancock

John Hancock

Lieutenant Ryerson

Al Waxman

Al Waxman

Dingman

Dennis Holahan

Dennis Holahan

Derek Jarryd

Danny Kamekona

Danny Kamekona

Oshima

Soon-Tek Oh

Soon-Tek Oh

Kitao

Themes & Keywords

hitmandetroit, michiganbuddy copdrag racinggrand prixjapanese

About Collision Course

Collision Course is a action, comedy, crime film released in 1989 exploring themes of hitman, detroit, michigan, buddy cop, drag racing, grand prix, japanese. Directed by Lewis Teague, it stars Pat Morita, Jay Leno, Chris Sarandon. A Japanese investigator and a Detroit cop team up to track down a stolen prototype turbocharger.

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