Pruitt Taylor Vince, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 5, 1960, is an American character actor recognized for his compelling performances in cult cinema. He appears in Angel Heart (1987) as a supporting character, contributing to the film's eerie atmosphere, and plays a notable role in Red Heat (1988), showcasing his versatility in the action genre. With a career that began in the 1980s, Vince's distinctive presence and ability to embody complex characters make him a significant figure in the realm of exploitation and cult films.
Red Heat
A mutually uneasy alliance is formed between the stern Captain Ivan Danko of the Moscow Police and his American equivalent, the Chicago Detective Art Ridzik when the latter captures Viktor Rostavili, a dangerous Georgian drug kingpin. With his partner murdered by Viktor's hands, Ivan lands in Chicago to extradite the crime lord back to Russia, however, when he manages to escape, a frenzied chase in the bustling downtown will begin. In the end, to bring down the ruthless criminal, are the two reluctant comrades who are worlds apart willing to put their differences aside?
