Eric Stoltz, born in 1961, emerged as a distinctive presence in the 1980s cult film scene. He plays the lead in The New Kids (1985), where he navigates the gritty world of teenage revenge, and appears in Code Name: Emerald (1985), a tense thriller set against the backdrop of espionage. His role in The Fly II (1989) further solidified his connection to genre cinema, as he embodies the tragic consequences of scientific experimentation. Stoltz's performances often highlight the struggles of misfits, making him a compelling figure in the landscape of cult and exploitation films.
Running Hot
Convicted of murdering his father, 17-year-old Eric Stoltz is sentenced to death. While in prison, Stoltz begins a pen-pal correspondence with fortysomething prostitute Monica Carrico. A long distance romance results, culminating in Carrico helping Stoltz escape from death row. When he finally makes it to the outside, it turns out that Stoltz was innocent all along-and a fat lot of good this does him. Best to ignore the haphazard plot of Running Hot and concentrate on the performances and the action highlights.
