Cold Steel (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 5.2

Cold Steel poster

Released in 1987, Cold Steel is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Dorothy Ann Puzo, running about 91 minutes. “A renegade cop. An uncontrolled killer. One common goal: Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On Christmas Eve, Johnny Modine's father is murdered by a psycho cut-throat. The cop swears bloody revenge, though he's taken off the case. He doesn't suspect yet that he's also the target in a diabolic plan of revenge.

Who’s in it. Cold Steel stars Brad Davis as Johnny Modine, Sharon Stone as Kathy Connors, Jonathan Banks as Iceman and Jay Acovone as Cookie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Cold Steel has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold Steel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cold Steel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cold Steel (1987)?
In GB, Cold Steel is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cold Steel worth watching?
Cold Steel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cold Steel?
Cold Steel stars Brad Davis, Sharon Stone, Jonathan Banks, Jay Acovone and Adam Ant.
When was Cold Steel released?
Cold Steel was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.