Cold Steel (1987)

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A cop is determined to avenge his father's death in this action-drama. Brad Davis stars as Johnny Modine, a Los Angeles cop whose father is murdered on Christmas Eve. The investigation leads to a bitter and disfigured killer known as Iceman (Jonathan Banks), who has links to Johnny's past as a… More A cop is determined to avenge his father's death in this action-drama. Brad Davis stars as Johnny Modine, a Los Angeles cop whose father is murdered on Christmas Eve. The investigation leads to a bitter and disfigured killer known as Iceman (Jonathan Banks), who has links to Johnny's past as a police cadet. Rocker Adam Ant co-stars and Dorothy Ann Puzo, daughter of famed author Mario Puzo, directed. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Dorothy Ann Puzo
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Dec 11, 1987 Wide
On DVD: Dec 2, 2002

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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Cold Steel is to movies what "Happy Birthday to You" is to music.

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Even though Midnight Express was the highlight of his film acting career...as a fan... I met Bard Davis on the cinema screen in this portrayal as an over the edge cop seeking revenge for his father's murder...For me this was a memorable action packed role from the eighties. It… More
Even though Midnight Express was the highlight of his film acting career...as a fan... I met Bard Davis on the cinema screen in this portrayal as an over the edge cop seeking revenge for his father's murder...For me this was a memorable action packed role from the eighties. It was okay.

Cast

            Brad Davis as Johnny Modine

            Sharon Stone as Kathy Connors

            Jonathan Banks as Iceman

            Jay Acovone as Cookie Manero

            Adam Ant as Mick

            Eddie Egan as Lt. Hill

            Sy Richardson as Rashid

            Anne Haney as Anna Modine

            Ron Karabatsos as Fishman

            Jesse Aragon as Gang Leader

            Pat Asanti as Sgt. Yancy

            Ray Bickel as Ticket Booth Worker

            Heidi Kozak as Gang Girl

            Anthony LaPaglia as Spooky

            William Lanteau as Sam Modine

            Gary Littlejohn as Man in Wheelchair

            Nick Savage as T-Bone

            Mindy Seeger as Wanda

            Mike Warren as Eddie

            John Wheeler as Mahoney

            Robert Cervi as Tatoo

            Jordan Hertzberg as Child at Accident Site

            Lauren Hertzberg as Child at Accident Site

            Lance E. Nichols as Other Cop

            Jack Shea as Spread 'Em
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