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

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 2007 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Jesse Stone: 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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mimi Rogers appeared with Tom Selleck in Magnum, P.I.: Italian Ice (1982) in 1982 when the two were reportedly dating. Selleck as Thomas Magnum did not rebuff her then as Jesse Stone did in 2005.

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Goofs

During the credits, Jesse's police cruiser is seen first turning a corner with its blue bubblegum lights spinning and later arriving at the harbor with the same lights. All travel shots in between show only reflections of the head or amber lights without blue lights.

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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

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 8 (2010)

User Reviews

nice, touching, great pics

This thriller is a good evening' s entertainment. On a first glance, it is dominated by its main actor Tom Selleck, who is convincing in his role, very present in the scenes and pleasant to watch. I agree with another post here that the storyline, connecting two 'strings' of events together is questionable. On the other hand, the whole film is somehow unique and original, qualities one associates with the country side, where the movie is set.

It contains great pictures with the seaside, where the little town 'Paradise' is located. The characters involved seem authentic and just to watch and get to know them is some entertainment by itself. What is well displayed is the interplay of the innocence of the plot and yet the bruteness of the crimes. The scenes and storyline are nicely painted and evoke feelings of warmness and tenderness with the characters involved and the small American town 'Paradise'. Tom Selleck is great to watch, while finding the right balance in bringing in his undoubtedly great charisma. Together with the simple, but effective and beautiful score, all mounts to a swell thriller well worthwhile to watch.