Stone Cold (2005) (TV)

Director:

Robert Harmon

Writers (WGA):

Robert B. Parker (novel)
John Fasano (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

20 February 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Jesse Stone (Selleck) is a New England police chief investigating a series of murders, in an adaptation of Robert B. Parker's novel.

Plot Keywords:

Police Chief | First Of Series | Attorney | District Attorney | Medical Doctor

Cast

Tom Selleck	...	Chief Jesse Stone
Jane Adams	...	Brianna Lincoln
Reg Rogers	...	Andrew Lincoln
Viola Davis	...	Molly Crane
Alexis Dziena	...	Candace Pennington
Kohl Sudduth	...	Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson
Polly Shannon	...	Abby Taylor
Stephen McHattie	...	Captain Healy
Shawn Roberts	...	Bo Marino
Alex House	...	Kevin Feeney
Mimi Rogers	...	Rita Fiore
Vito Rezza	...	Anthony D'Angelo
Victoria Snow	...	Margaret Pennington
Ralph Small	...	Chuck Pennington
Thomas Gibson	...	Troy Drake

Also Known As:

Robert B. Parker's Stone Cold (UK) (complete title) (USA) (complete title)
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (USA) (new title)
Stone Cold (USA) (short title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violent content, some sexuality, nudity and brief drug use.

Runtime:

87 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Singapore:NC-16 | Canada:PG | USA:TV-14 | Iceland:12 | Netherlands:12 | USA:R | Argentina:16 | UK:12

Filming Locations:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company:

Brandman Productions

Trivia:

The character of Rita Fiore originated in the book version of Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes (1994) (TV). In the series, "Spenser: For Hire" (1985), Rita Fiore was portrayed by 'Carolyn McCormick' and later by Laila Robins in Spenser: Small Vices (1999) (TV).

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Close up on medical monitor for Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson shows its in 'Simulating' mode. An attempt to cover the word 'Simulating' with tape was done, yet it can still can be clearly seen.

Quotes:

Chief Jesse Stone: I'm just a small town cop, mostly I give out parking tickets.

Movie Connections:

Followed by Jesse Stone: Sea Change (2007) (TV)

Tom Selleck in fine form

A better than average TV-drama/thriller.

Tom Selleck is marvelous in the role of Jesse Stone, a former Los Angeles cop who, due to drinking problems, has relocated to a small town called Paradise. He has his hands full as two out-of-towners are killing residents simply for the fun of it. It's only a matter of time between things become personal, both for Stone and the killers.

The character of Jesse Stone makes or breaks a film like this. Fortunately he's a very interesting character and well played by Selleck. Very serious, brooding and a borderline alcoholic but with a good heart, Selleck's Jesse Stone will make you nearly forget you're watching the same guy who played Magnum P.I. As for the story, it's never boring, it's fast paced and somewhat suspenseful but it's somewhat shallow. It could have been longer, it's only just 80 minutes. I actually liked the subplot part of the story better, the one concerning the rape victim.

Director Harmon effortlessly creates an ominous atmosphere, and the town of Paradise is very well realised. This seaside town is an important character here and will undoubtedly play a part in the sequels.

All in all a good TV movie with Tom Selleck in top form. I think I'll check out the rest of the Jesse Stone films.