A martial arts undercover cop dances through danger to bust a ruthless drug ring.
CATCH THE HEAT
She came to dance undercover. The kickline never stood a chance.
Narcotics agent Checkers Goldberg poses as a nightclub performer to penetrate a Buenos Aires drug ring using aspiring dancers as unwitting couriers.
Quick Answer
Catch the Heat is a 1987 Argentina/United States action, comedy, crime, and drama film directed by Joel Silberg about a martial-arts-trained undercover cop who infiltrates a drug ring by posing as a nightclub performer.
Programmer's Pick
Where else do you get a martial arts action heroine who can high-kick her way from the dance floor to a Buenos Aires drug den? Stir in undercover antics, some campy flavor, and you’ve got a B-movie cocktail that’s equal parts sass and smackdown.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This Argentine-American action film is notable for its international production and multiple alternative titles, reflecting its distribution across different markets.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Checkers Goldberg brings martial arts prowess to the world of undercover police work, dispatching bad guys with both fists and flair.
The action unfolds in Buenos Aires, where nightclub glitz conceals a criminal underworld and international smuggling plotlines.
From wisecrack humor to over-the-top villains and neck-breaking action, the film leans into its psychotronic, cult curio reputation.
Checkers’ cover as a nightclub dancer isn’t just a disguise—it’s a stylish entry into a drug ring’s inner circle.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Undercover cop infiltrates drug ring
Ruthless drug kingpin and smuggling operation
Dancers used as unwitting drug couriers
Buenos Aires nightclubs and criminal underworld
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Catch the Heat? +
Catch the Heat was directed by Joel Silberg.
How long is Catch the Heat? +
Catch the Heat has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Catch the Heat? +
Catch the Heat is an action, comedy, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch Catch the Heat? +
Catch the Heat is available to watch on SassyFlix.
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