Jesse Stone: Stone Cold (2005)

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

Director:

Robert Harmon

Writers:

John Fasano (teleplay), Michael Brandman (teleplay)

Stars:

Tom Selleck, Jane Adams, Reg Rogers

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tom Selleck	...	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

Storyline

In the small town of Paradise, Massachusetts, the experienced Chief of Police Jesse Stone is investigating a murder and a rape case. When a series of murders happen with the same "modus-operandi", Jesse discloses the identity of the killers. However, without the motive, proof or weapon, he has to wait for an opportunity to catch the murderers.

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Plot Keywords:

police chief | caucasian | hat | glasses | blood | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is number 1 in the series of made-for-television films featuring Jesse Stone.

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Goofs

The dead body of the first male victim (found at the sea front) in the medical examining room shows that he is still breathing in its last scene.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Chief Jesse Stone: Guys been shot, Jesse.

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Crazy Credits

Opening credits: par · a · dise (par-uh-dis) n. 1. A place of ideal beauty or loveliness. 2. A state of delight. 3. Paradise, Massachusetts (town, FIPS 55520) Location: 42°40677' N, 70°81223' W Population (4587): 25408 (7633 housing units) Area: 17.3 sq. mi. (land), 41.8 sq. mi. (water) Zipcode(s): 02587

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Connections

Followed by Untitled Jesse Stone Project

User Reviews

Simple, Low Paced, Efficient and Realistic Thriller

In the small town of Paradise, Massachusetts, the experienced Chief of Police Jesse Stone (Tom Selleck) is investigating a murder and a rape case. When a series of murders happen with the same "modus-operandi", Jesse discloses the identity of the killers. However, without the motive, proof or weapon, he has to wait for an opportunity to catch the murderers.

"Stone Cold' is a surprisingly good thriller, with an efficient direction, cold but beautiful cinematography and excellent screenplay with great lines, situations and characters. The most impressive is that the identities of the killers are disclosed in the very beginning of the film and they do not have a motive for their insane behavior. This simple, low paced and realistic thriller is centered in the dark, flawed and silent character of Jesse Stone, magnificently performed by Tom Selleck. Jesse is a suffered man with a past in Los Angeles, cynical, amoral, with drinking problems, that does not express his real emotions, but with a warm heart and great sense of justice. Mimi Rogers is also amazing in the role of the cynical lawyer Rita Fiore, and in spite of a minor participation, she steals the scenes that she participates. The support cast is stunning and it is impossible and unfair to highlight only a name, since the individual and collective performances are outstanding. This made-for-TV movie is better and better than many feature films. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Crimes no Paraíso" ("Crimes in the Paradise")

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2007 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Stone Cold

Filming Locations:

Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brandman Productions, TWS Productions II, Sony Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9