Boiling Point

When Red, a veteran con man just out of prison, teams with Ronnie, a reckless young hood who’s easily swayed, the duo launches a brutal scheme to pass off fake money and kill the buyer to steal his cash. Things go wrong when Ronnie shoots an undercover Secret Service agent, forcing Red to rethink their operation. Jimmy Mercer, Red’s former partner, makes it his mission to bring the killers to justice within a tight window before Mercer is moved to a new assignment. The countdown starts as Mercer traces leads through a seedy world of crime, double crosses, and shaky loyalties. Mercer pursues every lead through dim late-night streets, and the risk of betrayal shadows every choice they make.

Boiling Point was directed by James B Harris and built from Gerald Petievich's crime tale. Released in 1993, the film pairs Snipes and Hopper in a gritty urban thriller that leans into noir mood and hard-edged action.

The film had a modest box office showing, grossing 10,058,318 worldwide against a 9,000,000 budget. It found a niche audience through regional releases and home video, rather than becoming a wide theatrical hit.

Reception was mixed, with critics noting the lean pacing and strong performances while acknowledging the film's relentless focus on deceit and loyalty within a brutal urban landscape. Some praised Snipes' intensity and Hopper's magnetic presence, while others felt the plot dragged in spots.