Quiet Cool (1986)

Joe Dylanne is a plainclothes NYC cop with a badge... and a robust personality. He always resorts to unconventional methods in order to capture the city's slickest criminals. When Dylanne ... See full summary »

Director:

Clay Borris

Writers:

Clay Borris, Susan Vercellino

Stars:

James Remar, Adam Coleman Howard, Daphne Ashbrook

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Remar	...	Joe Dylanne
Adam Coleman Howard	...	Joshua Greer
Daphne Ashbrook	...	Katy Greer
Jared Martin	...	Mike Prior
Nick Cassavetes	...	Valence
Joey Sagal	...	Toker
Chris Mulkey	...	Red
Clayton Landey	...	Cairo
Brooks Gardner	...	Pink
Fran Ryan	...	Ma
Ted White	...	Ellis
Rob Moran	...	Briggs
Judith Ledford	...	Evelyn (as Judy Ledford)
Patrick M. Duval	...	Fitzgerald (as Patrick M. DuVal)
Travis McKenna	...	Handlebar

Storyline

Joe Dylanne is a plainclothes NYC cop with a badge... and a robust personality. He always resorts to unconventional methods in order to capture the city's slickest criminals. When Dylanne receives a message from Katy, an old sweetheart of his, the news is not as pleasant as he anticipated. Rather, it is an imperative call for help. Dylanne must swing into full action. This cop must travel to a remote location in the northwest in order to investigate the disappearances of his friend's relatives. It turns out that most of Kate's relatives have been murdered in cold blood. The only survivor of the slaughter is Joshua, an angst-ridden survivalist who explains to Dylanne about a sophisticated plan implicating marijuana plant growers. Dylanne and Joshua must trespass enemy territory in the name of revenge...

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Plot Keywords:

murder | teenager fighting adult | small town | police shoot out | cannabis | 

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Genres:

Action

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 November 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dove l'erba si tinge di sangue

Filming Locations:

Bonny Doon, California, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$1,900,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Line Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

80 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Early in the movie when Dylanne is riding his motorcycle in the subways of NYC, he chases a criminal down into the subway station. According to signs inside the station, they are at 42nd Street. However, when chases the criminal up the stairs and jumps his motorcycle out of the station, he is miraculously at the City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge stop.

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Connections

Features A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

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Soundtracks

"Quiet Cool"
Lyrics by Joe Lamont
Music by Jay Ferguson
Performed by Joe Lamont
New Line music ASCAP

User Reviews

This movie is pretty lame, almost a CAMP classic

I agree with Jessica, this movie is pretty bad. I'm surprised anyone took it seriously. Characters are one-dimensional, even the good guys and especially the bad guys. The only merit here is that it's so lame it's funny. Actually for me, there is the added benefit that it was shot in a state park not far from where I live, so seeing some local sights on the big screen is a hoot.

The lead character is a off-duty cop, and makes a big point of lecturing a good guy that vigilante justice is not just a bad idea, it's against the law. Imagine how long that lasts ...

Most of the movie's Northern California characters are blown-dried Hollywood cheese-balls, looking like they've never actually been in a fight. The story line is totally predictable. This film is ripe for a MST-3K lampooning. CAMP value only. I'm pretty forgiving of films in general, but seeing the old positive reviews I had to speak up. This is a dog. I give it a 3 out of 10, and then only for laughs.