Action Cult Classic

Urban grit meets remote mayhem as a tough NYC cop takes on killers in small-town California.

QUIET COOL

It can get you rich, get you high, or get you dead.

1986 · 1h 20m · R · Action / Crime · IMDB TMDB

Hardcore New York City cop Joe Dylanne is out of the city and in the middle of a nightmarish death trap in this action-packed thriller! When former girlfriend Kate calls in desperation, Joe travels to a deceptively quiet Northern California town to investigate the disappearance of her brother and sister-in-law.

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What is Quiet Cool about?

Quiet Cool is a 1986 American action-crime film directed by Clay Borris about a plainclothes NYC cop who travels to a remote Northwestern town to investigate a string of murders tied to marijuana growers.

Programmer's Pick

Quiet Cool pulls the fish-out-of-water formula through a woodchipper, giving us a city cop up to his badge in small-town carnage and drug-fueled mayhem. James Remar delivers tough-guy charisma in spades, while the forests of the Northwest hide more than just marijuana plants. For fans of relentless '80s action, this one delivers a shot of adrenalin and gun smoke.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Joe Dylanne, a hard-nosed plainclothes cop from New York City, is known for his unconventional approach to law enforcement. When his old flame Katy sends an urgent call for help, Joe leaves NYC behind and heads for a supposedly quiet Northern California town. There, the stakes turn deadly as he investigates the mysterious disappearances and grisly murders of Katy's relatives. The only person left alive is Joshua, a survivalist who hints at a calculated scheme lurking beneath the town’s calm facade. What follows is a collision of city cop tactics and rural brutality, with Dylanne forced to push his limits against a violent, hidden threat.

Details & Specs

Director: Clay Borris
Writers: Susan Canova Vercellino, Clay Borris
Release: 1986
Runtime: 1h 20m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Action, Crime

Cast & Crew

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Director: Clay Borris Writers: Susan Canova Vercellino +1 more

James Remar Joe Dylanne

Adam Coleman Howard Joshua Greer

Daphne Ashbrook Katy Greer

Jared Martin Mike Prior

Nick Cassavetes Valence

Judith Ledford Evelyn

Pat DuVal Fitzgerald TM Travis McKenna Handlebar AB Al Blair Ecco

Robert Shaye Franklin

Gregory Wagrowski Stephan Greer PW Pauletta Walsh Rachel Greer JH John Hall Roller Skater

Charles Croughwell Ferret Face

Phillipe Simon Guard No.1 RS Russell Solberg Guard No.2 DK Daniel K. Moore Ric CB Clay Borris Laundryman SM Sunnie Merrill Purse Woman LP Lenard Petit Subway Worker SL Stan Lockwood Subway Rider

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Why Cult

Urban Cop vs. Forest Crime

NYC detective Joe Dylanne brings his streetwise edge to a remote northern town, where small-town violence is anything but quaint.

Marijuana Cultivation Rampage

The film uniquely centers its crime and violence around a sophisticated marijuana operation, making illegal crops the root of chaos.

Survivalist Sidekick

Dylanne’s only ally is Joshua, an angst-ridden survivalist, adding an unpredictable element to the manhunt.

Explosive Practical Stunts

Expect shootouts, chases, exploding houses, and old-school violence, all delivered with authentic '80s pyrotechnics.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Desperate call for help from Katy

Threat

Marijuana growers involved in murder

Effect

Family members murdered and disappearances

Setting

Remote forest town in Northern California

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Quiet Cool? +

Quiet Cool was directed by Clay Borris.

How long is Quiet Cool? +

Quiet Cool has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Quiet Cool? +

Quiet Cool is an action and crime film.

Where can I watch Quiet Cool? +

You can watch Quiet Cool on SassyFlix.

How does Joe Dylanne approach the investigation in the unfamiliar rural setting? +

Despite being out of his element, Dylanne applies his unconventional city cop methods to the remote town, relying on his instincts and partnering with survivalist Joshua to confront the killers.