Stone Cold (1991)

29% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
64% of users liked it
(3,256 ratings)

In the early '90s, Brian Bosworth made the seamless transition from football bad boy to onscreen bad ass. In Stone Cold, the Boz plays cop Joe Huff, a brute force specialist. The FBI contracts him to take down a biker gang known as the Brotherhood, who have been implicated in drug trafficking and… More In the early '90s, Brian Bosworth made the seamless transition from football bad boy to onscreen bad ass. In Stone Cold, the Boz plays cop Joe Huff, a brute force specialist. The FBI contracts him to take down a biker gang known as the Brotherhood, who have been implicated in drug trafficking and several murders. Joe assumes the personality of John Stone and goes undercover. His mission seems not to bust the gang but rather to kill with excessive force. Before he can take the law into his own hands, however, he has to get in with the gang's leader, the impressively tough Chains. The Boz doesn't disappoint, and he gets his chance in the final confrontation where he takes on several score of the Brotherhood in the street battle to end all street battles. ~ Brian Whitener, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By: Craig R. Baxley
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: May 17, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Jun 12, 2007
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Stephen Holden, New York Times
The action -- especially the motorcycle chases through the marble government halls -- pack a fairly good visceral charge.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Brian Bosworth's acting debut in Stone Cold carries about the same wallop The Boz did in the late stages of his very brief career in professional football.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A stupid, no-stakes movie, and no manner of high jinks can hide that fact.
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
Head villain Lance Henriksen steals the show in this very ordinary actioner about a tough cop (Brian Bosworth) infiltrating a gang of bikers. Offers some good stunt work, but tells us little about the outlaw biker culture it depicts.
, Time Out
Henriksen, as the maniacal lead biker, steals the movie from under Bosworth's nose.
Clint Morris, Mediasharx
Bosworth has the makings of a fabbo modern-day action star....his debut actioner packs quite a punch

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Phil H

I didn't know much about Bosworth until seeing this, after watching I'm surprised he hasn't made more action films (that were as popular) because this was pretty darn good haha I loved the whole cheesy violent biker scene thing going on here, the terrible outfits,… More
I didn't know much about Bosworth until seeing this, after watching I'm surprised he hasn't made more action films (that were as popular) because this was pretty darn good haha I loved the whole cheesy violent biker scene thing going on here, the terrible outfits, earrings and haircuts and the hammy dialog that accompanies all the fist fights and face offs :) the film reminded me of Charlie Sheen flick 'Fixing the Shadow'. I also loved how the women just wonder around in skimpy leather outfits like trophies for the bikers hehe this was a totally 80's action flick made in the early 90's. I like how Bosworth was used for this, Sly, Arnie or Dolph could of done this easy and it would of been great but a new face gives it a sense of originality, plus Bosworth has a nice humorous side which plays well at the start. I was actually surprised at how violent this got from the half way mark, Henriksen killing loads of people as crunch time comes close, its a shame the ending action sequence gets way too silly even for this over the top muscle fest (I also noticed some stunts that Mr Cameron may have pinched for T2 or vice versa seeing as they are both 1991), hell of a ride ^__^
Dean M

The Boz is personable enough but interest is only kept alive by Lance Henriksen's great villain and a couple of neat, loud and violent action scenes.
Lee K

'sother hidden gem that is also like finding a needle in a haystack. I finally got a hold of a copy that was only in my old and dusty vhs collection. One of the best early 90's action flicks. If they had a place for me to go online and vote for who i thought was one of the… More
'sother hidden gem that is also like finding a needle in a haystack. I finally got a hold of a copy that was only in my old and dusty vhs collection. One of the best early 90's action flicks. If they had a place for me to go online and vote for who i thought was one of the top 10 villains of film of all time, i tell ya this flick contains two of em. I simply love Lance Henriksen to death and anytime he pops up on the big screen as a villain i get goosebumps. Another is the always great but highly underrated William Forsythe. Brian Bosworth plays undercover F.B.I. agent Joe Huff. Who is sent way under to infiltrate a chapter of the motorcycle gang The Brotherhood. This chapter is run by Chains (Lance Henriksen) and his second in command Ice ( William Forsythe) Due to the recent capture of one of their main captains have decided to place an assassination attempt on the town mayor. Its up to Joe to stop them before its too late. Forsythe and Henriksen play outlaw bikers so well you would think they were them. An awesome thrill ride that starts of from the get go and never slows down till the ending credits role.
Christopher B

The greatest biker film of all time. Easy Rider could've learned something from this film. I LOVE IT!

Cast

            Brian Bosworth as Joe Huff/John Stone

            Lance Henriksen as Chains

            William Forsythe as Ice

            Arabella Holzbog as Nancy

            Sam McMurray as Lance

            Richard Gant as Cunningham

            Paolo Tocha as Bolivian

            David Tress as Brent Whipperton

            Karen Abernathy as News Anchor

            Laura Albert as Joe's Girlfriend

            Rick L. Birchfield as One Eye

            Troy Brown as 2nd Henchman

            Jerry Colker as Market Psycho

            Josie Dapar as Madame Lu

            Nick Dimitri as Trucker #1

            Dave Efron as 2nd Trucker

            Maggie Egan as Mother

            David Glen Eisley as Charlie

            Janis Flax as Nurse

            John R. Grantham as Big John

            Bill Gratton as Judge Townsend

            Gene Hartline as Leroy

            John Hateley as Hooter

            Boyce Holleman as County Judge

            Tracy Hutchinson as Pool Playing Chick

            Thomas F. Ibarra as Six Pack

            Evan James as Gut

            Michael James as Larry

            Matt Johnston as 2nd Guardsman

            Branda Lynn Klemme as Marie

            Paul Lane as Vitamin

            Tom Magee as Mountain

            Billy Million as Trouble

            Renée O'Connor as Tinselteeth

            Kevin Page as 2nd Mobster

            Tony Pierce as Tool

            Robert Prentiss as 1st Mobster

            Ron Recasner as Police Officer

            Benjamin Rosenberg as Domicci

            Folkert Schmidt as 1st Guardsman

            Magic Schwartz as Poker

            Illana Shoshan as Sharon

            Alfred Stepputat as Smokey

            Charles Stranski as Police Lieutenant

            Jennifer Synnott as Ice's Girl

            John Terrence as Minister

            Robert Winley as Mudfish

            Michael Wren as Martinez

            Frank Ferrara as 1st Henchman

            Demetre Phillips as Greek

            James F. Tarzia
            
            Cathy Henderson
            
            Gregory Scott Cummins as A.W.O.L.
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